The 100th Regression of the Max-Level Player - Chapter 68 (Part 2)

Chapter 68: Trap (Part 2)

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With doubt in her eyes, Min Juri seemed to have made up her mind and nodded.

“I’ll take care of the first part of the plan.”

“You want to do it alone?”

“Yes. There’s no need for both of us to be trapped, right? Having both of us act like helpless baby birds waiting to be eaten is suspecious, and…”

“Are you confident you won’t make a mistake?”

“Of course. I understood the plan, and I should be able to handle that much, right? I can at least earn my keep.”

When Min Juri offered to take on the task, Ryu Min didn’t object further.

“Alright. I’ll wait outside.”

With a determined but somewhat nervous expression, Min Juri opened the door to the hut.

Creak…

She cautiously entered alone.

There was no sign of anyone inside, no indication of any presence.

Creak… Creak…

With each step on the noisy path, she entered a spacious area.

Twenty orcs could easily fit in this space.

“This must be the trap point that Black Scythe mentioned…”

What was peculiar was the out-of-place red carpet.

Min Juri swallowed nervously as she recalled the plan she had heard just moments ago.

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“Inside, there’s an Orc Shaman hidden. He’s only focused on the sound of the door opening and footsteps, waiting for humans to come in.”

“We can use that to our advantage, deceive him, and corner the orcs. The method is simple. If you go a bit further, you’ll reach an area with a red carpet. That’s the trap point the Orc Shaman prepared. The moment you step on it, he summons orcs to block your escape. About 10 to 20 orcs will be summoned, and when they surround you, there’s no way out. You’ll go only as far as the carpet and then immediately leave the room. Afterward, the orcs will think they missed their prey and send a few scouts to lure us back. All we need to do is capture those scouts.”

“That sounds simple enough. I’ll give it a try.”

Min Juri reached the red carpet and nervously recalled the plan.

Creak…

Making a noise to signal her presence, she quickly turned around without looking back and exited the room.

“Phew. It’s not a big deal, but it’s making me nervous for no reason.”

As she was catching her breath, she suddenly looked up and saw Ryu Min casually looking at the door.

“Are you okay?”

“Haha… Yes.”

Seeing his unwavering demeanor made her feel strangely relieved.

“How did it go?”

“I followed the plan and reached the red carpet.”

“Good, that’s enough.”

“Are they really going to send scouts after us?”

“We’ll find out if we wait.”

The two of them pressed themselves against the side of the hut, waiting for the door to open.

A moment later…

Creak…

The door opened, and six orcs emerged.

They received fresh orders to lure the recently escaped humans, and the orcs scurried around, following the instructions diligently.

In that very moment, Ryu Min stepped forward, wielding his scythe with purpose.

“Why are you searching so intently?” he inquired.

“Chwiik!?”

“Right here,” Ryu Min stated calmly.

With a swift and brutal motion, an orc’s limbs came crashing down, the grim sound of its fall filling the air.

Before the remaining orcs could even raise their axes from their waists, their hands and feet were severed swiftly.

Thud, thud, thud! The six orcs crumbled like a stack of toppled toy blocks.

Ryu Min, as if his role were completed, tactfully stepped back.

It was now Min Juri’s turn, her rapier gracefully ending the orcs’ lives.

These summoned creatures provided experience points and gold just like real orcs, despite their unnatural origins.

“Phew, it’s done,” Min Juri sighed in relief.

“Then, let’s lure them again,” Ryu Min ordered.

“Will they fall for it again?” Min Juri inquired.

“They might possess some intelligence, but they forget things as quickly as goldfish.”

Min Juri ventured into the house once more, repeating the process.

She reached the red carpet and then exited, expertly leading the orcs.

Thud, thud! Thud, thud!

As Ryu Min severed limbs, Min Juri swiftly finished off the orcs.

Their coordinated efforts became increasingly efficient as they continued their task, almost like a well-practiced team.

By the time orc summon corpses piled up next to the huts, Min Juri’s voice rang out with joy.

“Black Scythe! We’ve captured all 300!”

Ryu Min checked his progress window, noting, “Exactly one hour has passed.”

In just one hour, they had managed to capture 248 orcs, reaching the impressive total of 300.

“Thanks to you, Black Scythe, we could hunt comfortably and quickly. I’m truly grateful,” Min Juri expressed her gratitude.

Ryu Min smiled warmly, appreciating her sincerity.

“How much did your level go up?” he inquired.

“I’ve already reached level 19!” Min Juri proudly proclaimed.

“Just 10,000 more experience points, and you’ll rank up,” Ryu Min commented.

Ranking up would grant her the ability to learn new skills and enhance existing ones, making her an even more valuable ally.

‘It means I can receive more efficient Blessings. And new kind of buffs as well,’

Indeed, her growth would benefit Ryu Min as well, and he was pleased with the progress they were making.

“I don’t have to assist with this anymore, right?” he asked.

“Of course not! I’ve received so much help already, and I didn’t even request it,” Min Juri replied gratefully.

“But what if I help you reach level 20?” he proposed.

“Oh… You really don’t have to…” Min Juri hesitated.

‘No, I need to. Helping you reach level 20 will benefit me, I need to get a buff from you so I can set a record when I capture the High Orc.’

In the fifth round, there were four formidable bosses: Orc Warrior, Orc Shaman, Orc Archer, and High Orc.

Among them, the High Orc was a particularly powerful foe, almost on par with a mid-boss.

‘That’s why High Orc is different from other bosses. Even the Time for Kill rule applies differently to him,’ Ryu Min explained.

Time for Kill refers to a rule where you get a reward based on how quickly you catch a specific monster.

‘I have to raise Min Juri’s level to 20, receive the two buffs. Then I can attempt a break the record.’

For the first time ever, he may be able to set an unprecedented record.

Without even knowing that, Minjuri raised her hand to refuse, but Ryu Min was determined.

“You don’t have to help me anymore.”

“So does that mean we won’t hunt together anymore?”

“No way. How could I run away after receiving such great help? This time, I have to help Black Scythe.”

“If you want to help, do it after you reach level 20. “I’ll take care of you until then.”

“but… … .”

“Listen to me. Until you are level 20, please calmly accept the food I give you.”

Minjuri remained silent, her face not reflecting annoyance or frustration but rather deep thought.

‘I can’t believe you care so much about me…’

Her expression revealed her gratitude for the unexpected help.

“Uh, it’s a bit shameless, but I’ll be in your care,” she finally agreed.

“Sure. Let’s start the work again…”

Their conversation was interrupted by a rumbling sound from behind.

Ryu Min and Min Juri simultaneously turned their heads to see a group approaching.

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