Is It Bad That the Main Character’s a Roleplayer? - Chapter 4

◈Episode 4 I shouldn’t have done that (4) By the time

the phrase ‘a perfect dungeon to lose your sense of time’ took over my mind, I was able to skim through all the previously revealed parts.

「❖ Contaminating the sewer

∎ Removing the devil 62 / ??

∎ Bonus: Finding keepsakes 6 / 13

∎ Bonus: Retrieving traces of deceased adventurer 5 / ??”

quest has also progressed to this extent. Although the overall progress is unknown, it won’t be too late considering that the discovered artifacts are already halfway through.

I also got a new sub-mission.

“Is it blocked?”

square.

I took out the map and checked the route I had just taken. The map is almost completely clear now, so there is only one path left.

There is a high probability that additional maps will appear, such as boss monsters and relics concentrated there, or paths opened there.

“Tsk.”

I put the pen in the pen cap I had in my mouth and folded the map.

Waiting for the ink to dry? It wasn’t a very useful action. The map was already soaked with goblin blood and was somewhat tattered.

Even though the blood did not splatter directly, it was more like the blood that was on my hand when I took out the map and got on it.

Still, it’s okay if you can recognize it. I found almost everything.

I put the folded map in my arms and searched the end of the dead end road. This is because we learned that there are items or objects that need to be recovered in these places.

「❖ Contaminating the sewer

∎ Removing the devil 62 / ??

∎ Bonus: Finding keepsakes 7 / 13

∎ Bonus: Recovering traces of dead adventurer 7 / ??」

As expected, the corpse of a worker and traces of an adventurer were found. I pressed the back of my blood-soaked hand to the area around my puffy eyes.

“It’s so hard to find…”

It would have been great if recoverable objects were separately marked with outlines or glitter.

If I hadn’t looked down when I first heard the sound of a bone breaking under the heel of a military boot in the alley I entered, I would have been wandering around wondering why there wasn’t a body even now.

Additionally, if you hadn’t tested to see if it would go into the inventory even if the item display wasn’t displayed, you wouldn’t have been able to retrieve anything.

I groped for the corpse I found with such a trivial complaint.

This is because the weight and volume are problematic when taking the body itself. The best I could bring was a small item that could prove my identity, such as a pendant, ring, or adventurer’s badge.

‘I couldn’t even have a keepsake here.’

Come to think of it, this job. Didn’t the devil go on a rampage right after it inhabited your body and blow away not only your house but also the bodies of your family members? The whole house was blown away, so I wouldn’t have been able to get my belongings back.

That’s the original setting, so there’s no way that it would be like that in the reme version… but considering the opening video, I think this setting was saved as well.

It’s a little pitiful.

Kyaarrrrrrrrr!

“Whoa…”

Well, thanks to that story, I can get overly absorbed in the concept!

I held the pendant gently. This is because it is unlikely that a character who has never had the opportunity to own a memento would treat other people’s mementos carelessly, and it was judged to be morally right.

Unless the concept itself is a setting that ignores humaneness and righteousness, I would like to have it as much as possible. Just because it is right.

“Come on, you bugs…”

Is there a line that’s more awesome than this?

As soon as I took off the pendant, I raised my sword towards the goblin that reappeared from behind.

“I will send you back to the land you came from…!”

Ha, even though I prepared the lines with great care for months, it’s still disappointing. I’m sure there are words that are a bit more cringe-inducing!

Suddenly!

The goblins were once again cut down by the blade. The passage where demons nested and where strange roots grew shined with a shimmering scarlet lantern.

Squeak!!

The cries of rats and goblins echoed in the cave like a round song. It was not a very pleasant sound to hear, so it was painful to my ears.

But since we’ve overcome the smell, is there any reason to lose to this noise?

Additionally, there is no need to endure frustration in this area. The mission was to find the source of the sound! This means that it is possible to vent one’s anger without making a fuss.

“It doesn’t even leave a trace!”

Die, you bastards! Outwardly you are the object of my hatred, inwardly die for my ears! Ughhahaha.

Kwasik!

I moved forward, smashing the heads of the goblins that appeared. And when I stood at the crossroads between the road I came from and the only road I had not taken.

I shook off the blood that had accumulated on my body and took a step forward without hesitation. Soon a huge space appeared.

Good profit!!

The huge space that was revealed was covered with black, slimy strands. And there were dozens of goblins inside, but only one stood out.

Squeak!

A goblin holding a staff walked out among the goblins that parted like the Red Sea.

「Hobgoblin│A mutation that is born when a goblin survives after ingesting a large amount of demonic energy. “It has higher intelligence and special strength than an ordinary goblin.”

A hobgoblin that has bright red skin instead of olive and is twice as large as a goblin. Normally, this one often appears as a minor mob, but now that it is in its early stages, it is not strange for it to be the boss of an area.

“Eup!”

However, there is something strange between the squealing cries.

I slightly rolled my eyes. I saw a child tied up behind the goblins.

“I guess you guys are the last ones….”

Rather than sympathizing with him, I just felt a new emotion. This is because in the original work, you could choose to save the kidnapped child or leave him alone.

my choice? Of course, it’s Guhada’s side.

When I played the original game, I focused on hunting demons and not helping or rescuing them, but now I’ve taken it in a lesser form.

In addition, unlike back then, now that our hair has grown thicker, we are more focused on protecting minors. Even for NPCs, it’s not much different. The kids had to be happy. must.

“Eup!”

To seek something is to seek it, and immersion is immersion. It was a perfect fit to move in as he happened to be around the same age as the youngest brother I saw in the opening video.

“You abominable devils.”

Since the space was large, I decided that a true two-hender rather than a long sword would be fine.

I sheathed the longsword and brought my hand to my back. When you close your fingers, following the sensation that is imprinted on your body, something hard is now captured in your hand. A 1.6m

long

sword was pulled out.

“Know with glory.”

Good!

What did they think about me pulling out my sword? The hobgoblin raised the staff he was holding.

A few goblins that had retreated to the wall jumped out and slowly approached me. I think it’s a pattern boss.

“Your death is here.”

However, it would be difficult to look down on gamers who have cleared dozens of games.

“Victory to my sword and glory to the sky…!”

I held the sword with both hands and held it straight up, pointing it toward the sky. It was an imitation of a knight.

After all, this profession is nicknamed ‘Devil Knight’ by those around it. Even if my nickname wasn’t that, some NPCs still call me Demon Knight.

But did it get that nickname for no reason? That can’t be possible. At least that’s the case for me, who values narrative and probability.

So, I decided that there would be something that looked like a knight enough for at least a few people to give it that nickname, and this was the result.

Oh, of course, I have no intention of acting too much like a knight.

Honestly, if I was going to be chivalrous even in the process of catching demons, I would have just done it. There is no way a child who gives up the path of a knight in order to catch the devil will take care of all chivalry.

So, this is the extent of my manners as a knight. Fight like a demon.

I immediately ran forward and swung my sword.

Suddenly!

The True Thender held with both hands drew a line in the air.

Although it was very difficult to handle because it was so large, it was manageable thanks to the memories of using it a few times in other games and the game corrections.

Squeak!

After holding on to the handle and blade to block the goblin that was attacking him, he slightly removed his hand from holding the sword body and slid it down with his fingers as if skimming the sword body.

When I passed the parrying hooks and reached the Ricasso—the blade with no sharp edge above the cross guard—I held it firmly and swung. The handle was held to the left and the hand holding the ricasso was swung by moving to the right.

Suddenly!

After cutting the falling goblin in half, he quickly adjusted his sword and grabbed it. The hand holding the sword hilt overturned sequentially and slammed the two-hender to the floor.

Sigh!

One goblin that tried to claw at the leg was pierced through the head.

I trampled the goblin, pulled out my sword, and swung again. The fourth goblin died. The moment the boss temporarily called in was all eliminated.

If you do this, you have to hurry up and add the dill before the next one pops out.

I moved forward while the goblins hiding in both caves came out. The guy who was trying to attack me with his gang got scared and tried to move to the side.

However, the two-hender is a whopping 1.6m long.

I swung the two-hender before the goblins could block it. The sword he swung without regard for defense cut down the staff and body raised by the boss hobgoblin.

Wow, it seems like weapons can be destroyed in this game. You shouldn’t pick up wooden weapons.

As soon as they came out, I got bitten too. The sword he recovered as he stepped back became a shield and blocked the goblins’ bodies.

At that time, a goblin clinging to my back dug its nails into the exposed nape of my neck. Thanks to the reduced pain perception level, only a stinging shock came.

“Not the same…”

Anyway, my HP was pretty worn out, so I quickly grabbed it and threw it. However, in that short period of time, one more animal was attached to my thigh.

It’s a one-shot cut, but it’s so small and there are so many of them that it’s really annoying.

“Die meekly, you bastards!”

If you deal with the one on your thigh first, the guys attacking you from both sides will probably stick to your shoulders. That’s why I swung my sword wildly with frowning eyes.

The two dogs that were running were cut into two pieces.

He then snatched the little devil, who was digging his nails into his thighs, and threw him to the floor.

Kwasik!

The boots trampled on the goblin’s head and crushed it. It was rewarding to capture close-up martial arts skills.

Squeak!

Even though I did that, the goblin scare didn’t stop. It’s probably because the boss keeps giving instructions.

Let’s make killing him a priority.

I checked my remaining HP and kicked the ground. Then, holding the ricasso and the handle tightly, he swung it in all directions.

The long sword swung aimlessly, keeping the charging goblins in check.

Did he swing it like that four times? I caught up with the boss who was retreating while surrounded by goblins. The goblin that rushed at me tore my clothes and cut my skin, but it wasn’t a serious injury.

Sigh!

Just before attacking the boss, I struck down a goblin that was running towards me.

Thanks to the fact that two of them, including those in the back, penetrated at the same time, the blades were almost fixed.

It was what I hoped for. I removed my hand from the handle and ricasso and grabbed the longsword at my waist with my left hand.

There was no hesitation in throwing away the weapon. I accidentally lost my weapon earlier and it stayed there.

As the blade came out smoothly, it cut down one goblin and aimed beyond it.

Sigh!

Blood soaked his cheeks, the nape of his neck, and the vest and shirt under his coat. It was the boss hobgoblin’s blood obtained in exchange for allowing several goblins to dig their nails into his body.

Squeak!

Squeak!!

Is this the reward for having your head pierced? Or is it the victory of weapons? The boss Hobgoblin died instantly.

「Fear and confusion│If the leader is killed in front of their eyes, some enemies will run away in fear or lose their will to fight.」

The goblins even became agitated when their superior died.

“Weak things.”

After pulling the sword from the boss hobgoblin, he kicked the terrified things and cut them with the sword.

In the process, True Two Hender was also recovered. The Two-Hender was better than the Longsword for killing large numbers of enemies in a wide space.

“Go to hell.”

After defeating the boss, those goons were gone in no time.

I let out a gloomy voice with joy and slaughtered them one by one. Those who tried to run away also never missed.

If you miss a quest and don’t complete it, you’ll be in trouble.

“This is so boring.”

After killing them all, he muttered while wiping the blood off his sword.

Actually, I never felt trivial when fighting, but that’s what bravado is all about. It starts with making up words that don’t exist or exaggerating.

“I can’t believe I’ve been neglecting these things until now because I

couldn’t deal with them…” Still, it wouldn’t be fun to just show off, so I added a little bit of the character’s personality.

He pretends to be strong to hide his weakness, but his voice is a bit bitter, reflecting the fact that he is actually weak-hearted. He was being friendly in a way that made me feel a little regret.

“Tch…”

I even like the tongue clenching in regret at the end! Perfect! This year’s Over-Immersion Award is mine!

“Eup…”

Around that time, a moaning sound was heard from one side.

Only then did I remember that I had someone to save. It’s not that I’ve forgotten anything, but it seems like I’ve put it on the back burner.

“You lucky kid.”

I approached the wall where the child was held with a cold expression on my face. The child was hanging from the wall by a strand that appeared to be a plant root.

Crack.

I tore them all apart with my hands. My grip strength was stronger than I thought, so I was able to pull it away without any embarrassment.

“Thank you…”

The rescued child seemed to be a little larger than the younger sibling in the opening video. Still, it was small enough to barely reach my chest.

My dead brother would have been smaller than this.

“…There is no need to be thankful.”

When I remembered that fact, I became even more empathized with it. A kid smaller than this died, but he was my younger brother, and the one who killed him was in my arms?

It’s okay not to go crazy. Even if it were me, I would pull out my sword to kill all the devils.

“Protecting the weak…”

Anyway, I’m typing the lines now. Unlike before, when I was unable to save a child who reminded me of my dead brother, I am in the position of saving him.

How do you feel in that situation?

“Because it’s a natural thing to do as a knight.”

I raised my hand, the end of my voice shaking slightly. It was to pat the child’s head.

However, since I am almost right-handed and ambidextrous, I unconsciously lifted my right hand first.

That wasn’t right. The concept I came up with was so terrible with this right hand that I even changed my main hand. In the meantime, there is no way these hands can come into contact with other people or even children.

“Knight… Are you a knight?”

I was worried for a moment.

Should I be rude to the child or should I be kind to the child?

Wouldn’t the latter be correct? I didn’t want to pretend to be weak, so I raised my eyebrows because I’m currently in a state where I’m not eating properly. In the past, I wanted to be a knight who protected the weak, such as the elderly and children.

So I don’t think it would be like that to a child. I wouldn’t know if they were pushing me away.

“okay.”

I quickly came to a conclusion.

Let’s put some frost in your voice, but speak softly. If you have a cold voice, even if your speech is normal, most people will think of you as someone who has a temper tantrum.

Of course, the reason for choosing this was not necessarily the character interpretation. The NPCs here are so well made that the bigger reason is that adults don’t want to show their temper even to children.

Children must be protected and happy at all costs….

“…Why were they held here?”

“Mom… she hasn’t come back since the day she went to clean the sewer… so I came to look for her. “I’m sorry…”

Oh my, baby. Did you come looking for your mother and get caught? Uncle, cry, cry.

“…That’s not what you should do, kid. “You should have trusted the adults and waited.”

“I’m sorry….”

“Don’t apologize to me. “I am not the one who deserves an apology.”

Even in games, things like this are complicated. Because it is a dangerous worldview, parents often die or children are left behind.

Well, once the game is over, I’d like to say hello to my mom and dad for the first time in a while.

Thanks to this, I thought about being filial for the first time in a long time. It was a positive function of the game.