Arcane Sniper [Matan’s Shooter]

Therefore, his accumulated fatigue was bound to be already at a significant level. So much so that I had to sleep for almost two days.

“Is this what it means to be sleepy even when you sleep? Ah ummm….”

Lee Ha, with his hair in a pigtail, stands up and takes action. Even though I slept for over 20 hours, my fatigue did not go away in one day.

“Even after logging out, I was only looking for scope-related information… hmm. “Anyway, it’s a big deal.”

The scope, which would become essential equipment for sniping above 4,000 meters, was no longer available as reference material. This is because the long-distance sniper scope that Lee Ha already had was a direct implementation of real-world technology.

‘Now, we really have to create a scope using only ‘Middle Earth’s technology’. If you shake off your bottleneck like you’re catching a mouse, what will come out? Or… do I have to search the New Continent again? First of all, I know the structure of the scope, so I think it will work out somehow if I find a material item that will strengthen the item.’

What items will you use and how will you apply them?

The basic framework will not be much different from the scope currently used by Leeha. However, I could not confidently answer the question of what should be tested in detail.

‘It’s good that the range has increased overwhelmingly thanks to the 《Joint Fixation》 set skill, but… it’s depressing that you can’t see beyond that range.’

Lee Ha put in two bags of mixed coffee and moved to the computer. Before accessing Middle Earth, checking new information every day had become a habit.

“Hmm… there is almost no talk about Chiyo. Well, I guess the access restrictions have just been lifted.”

In a place where stories spread openly like the Internet, there was no way that the secret intelligence organization that Chiyo led was mentioned frequently. A significant number of mid-level and lower users may not even know of the existence of an organization called Shinobi Gumi.

‘You only die once, so there is no change in the ranking table… If Chiyo falls, who will enter the top ten?’

The following was convinced.

Byeolcho’s grudge is never light.

Even though they invested their time and paid the opportunity cost, they would definitely kill Chiyo at least three times.

That’s just assuming that Chiyo keeps delaying logging in, and if she keeps logging in rashly, she might die five or even ten times.

‘In other words, a decline in ranking is a foregone conclusion. If that happens, one of the people who will benefit is the user currently ranked 11th.’

Even if you are in the top 100 rankings, you can make quite a name for yourself in Middle Earth. However, the power of the Top 100 and the power of the Top 10 are on a different level.

The person who probably feels this the most is, of course, the person who barely made it into the top 10. Lee Ha knew that he was the 11th ranked user.

Looking at Middle Earth’s official ranking table, Leeha confirmed the user ranked 11th.

The first thing that catches your eye is nationality!

“Phew, it’s Puviel. “I’m American.”

To the extent that real-life nationality seemed secondary, what was important to Lee Ha was what happened in Middle Earth.

“The nickname is Freah. Nickname: “White Snow Spiritist”. Wow, look at what a cool nickname it is. Now that I think about it, the nicknames of the rankers are all about putting a bit of weight on the shoulders. Don’t I have a nickname like that too? “He must have become famous in his own right now.”

Alexander, nicknamed ‘The Great’, the indifferent yet chic–I’m sure everyone is deceived–Lee Ji-won’s ‘So easy’, ‘Ice Witch’ Ram Hwa-jeong, ‘Gung-gwi’ Bo-bae, etc., all of them are themselves. There is a nickname that shows its identity.

‘At least Luger also has the nickname ‘war monger, war mercenary Dragon Soldier’… Still, when you look at things like ‘Sleeping Kid’, I think it’s better not to have one.’

As expected, the only ones who comfort(?) Lee Ha are the Three Musketeers!

Lee Ha giggled as he thought of Kid’s nickname and approached the Middle Earth connector. A light flashed on the smartphone for a moment.

“Talk? Who is it?”

He himself knows better that he has no one to contact.

Since we are people we meet at any time in Middle Earth, we don’t particularly exchange messages such as chat or text.

Lee Ha couldn’t hide his embarrassment as he checked his smartphone. It was a message from Shinnara.

“Are you free next weekend… next week?”

Leeha immediately checked the calendar. Today is already Saturday. What if it’s just one week from now?

“Kwaaaa… Why!”

It’s departure date from Hong Kong. I should have met you sooner! Lee Ha pondered what to do and logged onto Middle Earth.

* * *

“So you’re saying that Minnis has withdrawn its offer?”

“exactly. Dame Shin. As I predicted, that woman was behind Minnis’ plan. “Your Majesty was also satisfied.”

“Hmm, I guess the one who killed that woman was the lord of the castle.”

“It’s more important to find out. “I believe that Dame God doesn’t know that anyone can do it.”

Lotzak smiled. Shin Nara just nodded his head lightly.

“Then what is the territorial division of each country in the New World?”

“Of course I’m not giving up. What we proposed is a joint management city. Starting from the Mana Relay Tower, a fortress-like city is created, and officials from each country are dispatched there to jointly manage it. So to speak, four castle lords who manage one city.”

“Such… administrative waste—”

“That’s right. Now that Minnis’s proposal has been crushed, wouldn’t it be possible to take the initiative by leading to administrative waste? “Opportunities usually come from crises.”

When the conversation, which was neither informal nor polite, ended, one corner of Lotzak’s mouth went up.

The relationship between Lotjak and Shin Nara was fully revealed just by the tone of voice.

The role of the magic leader is not simply to cast magic to protect the palace and lead the magic group to fight during war.

As one of the smartest NPCs, he also had the role of directly presenting agendas when it came to important national matters.

Although Shin Nara already knew the truth, it only confirmed once again that Lotjak was smart.

‘As expected, he’s an unpleasant NPC. A person who can casually inflict 50 damage to his country in order to inflict 100 damage to the enemy country.’

There is nothing wrong in theory.

I also know that in order to win, I have to do whatever it takes to win. However, it was still a mentally difficult proposition to accept.

“Leeha-kun – no, Leeha-san – when the lord comes, tell him this. Even after the joint management city of the New Continent is established… I ask you to take good care of me.”

Lotzak walked down the hallway with smooth movements, as if he was stepping on clouds. Shin Na-ra heard everything from Lotzak, but she still couldn’t trust him.

‘I’m on the same side, but I have to start by doubting whether what they say is true… phew.’

If all of this is true, will that agenda actually help Pubiel? Was the King really satisfied? A special envoy from Minnis came, but in this case, even Xin Nara could not attend.

This is because Minnis’ special envoy requested top secrecy.

Since Chiyo was gone, they probably wanted to hide their disadvantaged situation as much as possible.

Therefore, the negotiations were carried out only by NPCs, including the king, Rotjak, the captain of the guard, and Minnis’ special envoy, and Xin Nara, who was waiting outside, could only hear the results.

You can’t just not talk about it at all.

After all, Middle Earth is a game, and the main premise of the game is ‘to give a hint to at least one user.’

‘First of all, I have to inform Lee Ha-’

– Nara!

-ah! Mr. Lee Ha! I was just about to contact you!

-what? is it so? Leeha, is it through telepathy?

―Telepathy, childishly.

After whispering that it was childish, Shin Nara actually lowered her head. Even though Lee Ha couldn’t see his expression, he couldn’t help but feel embarrassed.

-Ah, it’s no different. Because of the message you left. I had to go out to Hong Kong that day…

– Oh my? Hong Kong?

-yes. With Ki-jeong――

Wow, that sounds fun! Why in Hong Kong? Disneyland? I heard it’s good to go out and have fun these days. Or shopping?

―No, no, ― What can I say… Well, I think I might do some shopping as well―

―Ungh, uhm, that’s right. I think I heard it from Bobae. Kijeong said he was going to Hong Kong soon. So that was going with Mr. Lee Ha. How many nights and how many days?

―Hmm, um… Actually, Ram Hwayeon invited me.

Shinnara’s eyes widened for a moment.

But after a while, all he could do was let out a sigh. She wasn’t as anxious or depressed as she used to be.

-Hmm, I see. It’s Ram Hwayeon… Hehe, I get it. Have fun.

-Uh, ah- yes.

―Oh, by the way, the reason I was trying to contact you was because a special envoy from Minnis visited, but what happened?

Shin Nara relayed the story she heard from Lotjak to Lee Ha.

Information that not only conveys objective facts but also adds one’s own judgment about what Rottzak’s facial expressions and actions felt like. It will be of great help to the following as well.

-okay. Hmm, first of all, Paleo people nearby will have to cooperate. Managing it is also a major task that castle lords dispatched from each country must perform.

-I guess it will happen that way. anyway! I have to go to headquarters now! I’ll whisper again next time!

-Ah yes.

Shin Nara’s voice was bright.

In Leeha’s eyes, he thought, ‘I thought he would be disappointed because the promise was broken, but why is he so bright?’ And there was another reason why she was smiling for some reason.

-treasure!

-Uh, it’s me.

-What are you doing next Saturday? Do you have a passport?

Is it because I was bullied too much by Pitre, the crazy clown of Surprise?

Her inclination seemed to have changed slightly towards surprising others. Of course, this was something I couldn’t even dream of.

* * *

“Hmm, I feel fortunate that Nara is so bright, but I’m also anxious.”

[What?]

[What?…]

“Blaugrun and Gelapong feel the same way? Do not lie. There’s been a lot of lying these days, you two – no, you two… uh, what should I say. “You two beings.”

The following laughed.

The essence of a dragon and water spirit that nods and responds as if it sympathizes with you whenever you say something.

At the end of the street, bang— bang—! When the sound of hammering was heard, Lee Ha reminded himself of his purpose once again.

“Bottleneck guy!”

“Oh, aren’t you a busy castle lord? Damn it, when are you going to pay for all the explosives you took last time?”

“Ugh, the greeting you give as soon as you see me is to demand payment. And wasn’t that a gift from the ‘Commander of Engineers’ at that time? “Something like a gift to celebrate Seongju’s inauguration.”

“Hey, you’re talking nonsense! Tsk, I actually have some spare time since I’ve been selling a lot of minerals these days, but I still have to keep the transaction clean! Boo, I’m sure you – no, you said the lord of the castle would give you money.”

“Okay, okay. I will tell Peytor to pay immediately. Ah, what came today is no different.”

The Beard Brothers came up next to Bottleneck and swallowed dry saliva.

For the other worker dwarves, it was enough to just show courtesy and say, “I will do the same,” but the three dwarves who had been with me since the beginning were a little different.

In particular, I couldn’t help but feel even more nervous when Lee Ha said something like ‘it’s not different’.

“What… are you trying to ask me for something so ridiculous?”

“Um, no. It makes sense this time. “You’ve even tried making it once.”

“W-what is it?”

Lee Ha took out a black bass.

A hand that removes the scope attached to the rail with skillful skill. Lee Ha puffed out the dust and handed the scope to Bottleneck with a smile.

“I want to change this. “Something better.”

“…what?”

“I know there has to be improved materials anyway. You probably already know the basic structure of a scope. So, what ingredients. What performance should be achieved, what parts of the material should be used, and what size and quantity should be used. “Please do the math.”

If information from reality is no longer available. This was the only way left.

“…I’m going crazy. “I won’t be able to do anything again for a while.”

“But I know you’re here because it’s more profitable. How long will it take to figure out the structure and run the simulation? ah! As for performance, well, it should be about twice what it is now. “They have to be the same size.”

Using information inside Middle Earth. And that too with the help of experts.

“Well, do you think it’s easier said than done? The size should stay the same? Double the performance? If only it were that simple-”

“It’s not that simple, so I’ll leave it to the bottleneck man. I will give you a lot of rare minerals, so please do. “Okay?”

And when it comes to that kind of work, to put it simply, ‘replacing a rogue NPC’, the user most familiar with it in Middle Earth is Lee I.

Bottleneck sighed as if the ground was falling.

The muttering, “I’m tangled up with the devil, with the devil…” could also be heard in Leeha’s ears. It had to be that way. Because it was just something I was told to listen to.