The moment I severed, Maya grabbed my arm and pushed me aside like I was a feather. To her surprise, the girl was completely fine. Then her questioning eyes looked at me in bafflement.

She must be thinking, what exactly have I cut if not the girl? Before she could ask me, a system screen appeared before her face.

[Human, ‘Author Luis’ has completed the scenario of taking two lives.]

She turned towards me with her mouth half open. Must be because she wanted to know how I took two lives? I threw the pocket knife towards her and strolled towards the girl and lowered my body, only to pet her on the head.

“Don’t worry, this mister wouldn’t harm you,” I said in a polite tone.

“There’s no rule that says we must kill humans only. It involves animals and plants as well,” I told Maya.

Logically speaking, the system only said to take two lives, meaning if I kill any type of life except the ones that are too small to see with the naked eye., I will pass the scenario.

People were killing each other based on hell-fair words. We can’t blame these humans for it. The situation was so bad, and Hell-fair deliberately used the words ‘Kill one another’. The panicked crowd, without thinking, believed that this was the only way to pass the scenario.

Unlike them, I knew the way and removed two leaves from the bush beside the girl and instructed Maya to do the same. Funnily, she wasn’t the second person to pass the scenario.

[Human, ‘Junki Joseph’ has completed the scenario of taking two lives.]

Huh? Really?

[Human, ‘Maya Blake’ has completed the scenario of taking two lives.]

[Participants who took the first three positions will receive N-coins.]

[1,500 N-coins for Author Luis - 1st spot]

[1,00 N-coins for Junki Joseph - 2nd spot]

[500 N-coins for Maya Blake - 3rd spot]

After receiving the rewards, I heard the watchers' dissatisfied stares. They were the ones that were watching over Maya Blake.

[Watchers from Maya Blake’s channel are showing hostility towards you.]

They must be pretty pissed since I ruined their fun by seeing a leading star slaughtering other people. Strangely, I was expecting a similar reaction from the watchers on my side.

[Watcher, ‘Golden Moon Light’ is impressed to some extent.]

[Watcher, ‘Kind Devil’, is pleased that you choose not to kill humans,]

There were only two who were alright with my method. The other three didn’t like how I finished the scenario.

[The other three watchers from your channel are showing great disappointment.]

If I think about it, there must be a total of five watchers observing me.

[Watcher, ‘Selfish Pig’, says he wouldn’t gift you the 500 N-coins he promised.]

Nor I have an expectation of getting them. While their messages were pouring in, I heard Hell-fair saying in the sky, [You’re a cheeky human. Who would have thought that there would be someone like you among the brainless?] Then he further said, [Why not spice things up?]

Hell-fair’s two fingers came into contact, clicking a sound of the snap. A message appeared in front of everyone.

[Plants will no longer be included as a ‘life’ for this scenario.]

That wasn't all.

[Time for this scenario will be reduced.]

[55 minutes 10 minutes]

“What? 10 minutes?”

“How are we supposed to complete it within 10 minutes?”

10 minutes… no, why would he suddenly reduce it to ten minutes? I know this guy is a crazy bastard; he is always like this.

By the way, I no longer have to worry about it since I have cleared the scenario. A protective wall will protect me until the end of the scenario.

But why? Why am I feeling anxious?

[Watchers, you must be angry that someone has disturbed your delectation? Shouldn’t you do something about it?]

[Watchers from Maya Blake’s channel agree with Hell-fair.]

[Watchers from Maya Blake’s channel request a bounty scenario on the human ‘Author Luis’]

Fuck… I knew this guy was up to something.

This must be the reason he reduced the scenario time, so people become more desperate. If the bounty scenario is set on me, then… not good.

Bounty scenario, a scenario that I hate the most. Like I said before, the leading stars are not the protagonists of the story. Most of them are killed by the watchers just because they are not satisfied. Through such scenarios or any necessary way, watchers cruelly let them suffer and see their painful death.

I frowned at Hell-fair devilish grin. If he’s the one to approve the request, then I must also prepare for the worst.

[The bounty scenario has been approved by the Crospeya ‘Zaradus’] the one to approve the bounty scenario was the little man with big eyes.

I bit my lips and thought, How can I get out of this situation? I must think of a way, if I were to recall how many times the bounty scenario was thrown at Maya because of the same act as I did, none of the times she survived.

So, my survival chances were less than five percent.

A screen appeared before people, most of them were absorbed by one specific information.

[Information: The one to kill the human ‘Author Luis’ will automatically pass the scenario.]

The murderous eyes of people were in search of the individual, Author Luis.

“Which one of you is Author Luis?”

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“Come out yourself, or else If I find you, there’s nothing good for you.”

“Search for that guy.”

Except for a few, many were looking for me. I gulped and remained silent. Maya stared at me, worried. Fortunately for Maya, she didn’t need to kill me since she cleared the scenario.

Something needed to be done before I got discovered. Cries for the blood of one person were ringing in my ears. If I were to be discovered earlier, then why not now?

The system screen appeared before my eyes, and just then a thought clicked in my mind. Perhaps this might work.

“Look for insects and help the girl complete the scenario,” I said.

“But what about you? You will get killed!” I was a little surprised. When was the time when someone cared for me? What made it most astounding was that it was a novel character. On top of that, I was still a stranger.

“I will be fine, just do what I say.”

Maya nodded. Leaving the two aside, I looked at the main road and inhaled the air before moving my legs in the opposite direction of the crowd.

Those who saw me running cried, “There he is, catch that fucking bastard before he goes too far,” and let others know.

I heard the rumbling of footsteps chasing after me.

[Watcher, ‘Kind Devil’ is chucking at you for your stupid choice.]

[Watcher, ‘Hero of Hundred World’ is amused and wonders how you plan on surviving.]

[Watcher, ‘Selfish Pig’ is laughing at you] these sons of a…

I clicked my tongue and stared at the Hell-fair flying in the air.

A faint smile appeared on my face, and I spoke. “Don’t you think it’s unfair?” I was getting tired too quickly.

[Unfair? You created the problem for yourself and should have just killed some humans.]

“You’re right, however,” my smile widened, “What about a shop? You know a place where you can buy stuff.”

I knew what I was talking about, but I needed to hurry. My breath was running out and the people chasing me weren’t that far.

[A shop, hmm]

[Watcher, ‘The entity of Arcana’ is looking at you with a complicated face.]

Did the entity of Arcana catch on?

It was easy to guess. After all, the shop I wanted was simply the shop watchers used to buy things.

[There is one, but it isn’t for weak and inferior humans like you] Hell-fair said, mocking me like I was just an ant that is nothing but weak and low-class garbage.

I gritted my teeth before I could say another word. I heard a voice from behind. It was a Jin that was just a meter away from me, “Ha Ha Ha, you're too slow.”

Shit, they are getting used to these wings faster than expected.

My breath was painful to me, legs were getting heavier, and my pace was getting slower. The Jin from behind stretched his hand to grab my neck.

Just then, a liquid emerged from the ground and stood between us like a wall. Immediately, I recognized the black liquid, but it was powerful and I knew who was behind it.

“It will only last for 10 seconds,” Maya said, keeping the wall still.

I sped up my pace at the very best. This time, instead of talking to Hell-fair, I approached those on my channel.

“Watchers” on my call. All the watchers stare at me.

[Watchers from your channel are looking at you.]

This time, I should also follow the steps of the one who aggravated my situation.

“Isn’t your pride hurt? Watchers from the someone else channel are placing a bounty on me without your permission.”

I knew those watching me couldn’t cancel the bounty scenario, rather, it would be helpful in a different way.

[Watcher, ‘Hero of Hundred Words’ is rubbing his chin and agrees.]

[Watcher, ‘Selfish Pig’ has come to realization and is furious at the watchers from Maya Blake’s channel.]

[4 watchers from your channel strongly agree with you]

Four? Not bad.

[All watchers from your channel are looking at Hell-fair.]

Hell-fair shrugged and said, [I can’t help you with anything,]

I heard the crowd of people coming closer again, “you said there was a shop.”

[You know that---] Before he could say further, I interrupted, “But there must be no such rule if the customer is human or not as long as he can buy with n-coins.”

Hell-fair chill smile disappeared. I had an ominous feeling that something bad might happen. Only for his smile to resurface on the face promptly.

[There’s still one problem left,] I know what this problem is, [If you want the B-store, then you first have to get the approval of the VIP watchers on your channel.]

VIP watchers? I wasn’t sure if the watchers on my side were VIPs or not. Certainly, there has to be one.

“Alright,”

[Searching VIP Watchers on the channel]

[All five watchers on your channel have exclusive VIP authorities.]

I looked at the screen dumbfounded; I thought these watchers would be some lazy ass, but it turns out they are something else.

[Approval votes are requested.]

[Votes are being made]

I was nervously watching while running. Dammit, hurry up, or else I will die before getting the B-store.

[Watcher, ‘Kind Devil’ has made the vote for approved.]

[Watcher, ‘Golden Moon Light’ has made the vote for approved.]

[Watcher, ‘Selfish Pig’ has made the vote for Approved.]

[Two remaining Watchers have made the vote for disapproved.]

Two watchers didn’t agree to vote for my approval to use the B-store. Regardless, I still got the approval rate higher.

[More watchers have voted for approval for the B-store]

[You are now allowed to use the B-store.]

Finally, I got it. A purple screen appears in front of me with a variety of stuff displayed in front of me. I ignored all of it and got to the search bar.

I wrote the name of the skill that was necessary. Many types of skills and products going by similar names appeared. I didn’t have to examine all of them and pressed the screen with my fingertip; the feeling was similar to touching a phone’s screen.

[The skill ‘Invisible space’ has been purchased for 500 N-coins.] It’s expensive, but right now it’s very important.

[To activate the skill, you must find a space and need two people in the space for it to work.]

Two people. I looked back to see Maya, but unfortunately; she wasn’t there. Perhaps, must have gone back to help the girl.

[Watcher, ‘The entity of Arcana’ questions behind the purchase of such useless skill?]

I ignored it and focused on running with the remaining strength. The Jins seem to understand the function of their wings but are still running.

“Za man here,” I heard the voice and turned towards its owner. I saw the narrow alley where he was peeking and gesturing towards me.

There he is, the second person I was looking for.

I dashed towards him while activating the skill.

[Skill, ‘Invisible Space’ has been active]

I went into the valley and vanished like a wizard. The people stopped and stared at the valley in bafflement.

[Skill ‘Invisible Space’ will only be active for 10 minutes.]

10 minutes were short against the time for the bounty, which was 30 minutes. Still, it was enough for what I needed to do.

I was out of breath as if I had run a whole marathon. “Za man, you, okay?”

I lifted my head and slightly shook it. “What’s going on?” I looked at his disorientated expression and said, “Let me catch a breath first.”

While breathing, I heard a message from a watcher.

[Watcher, ‘Golden Crown Prince’ is telling his vessel to be cautious of this man.]

I must have previously mentioned that watchers usually observe a leading star. However, there were cases when a watcher would be on someone else's channel. A channel is created automatically once a watcher starts observing the person. It was a rare case. Just like with this person, Junki Joseph, who not only had a watcher around but also was his vessel, a super luck.

The question is, if watchers were able to observe over others, then why chose only one person? I might have an answer to it.

I stood straight and looked at Junki Joseph, “I will explain everything to you later.”

Staring at the sky, I called the watchers of other channels, “I know you all are watching me.”

[Watchers from Maya Blake’s channel are looking at you.]

It’s time to fix what was ruined by the author and create a path that will help me in the future.

“Have you heard that a hundred humans can’t eat from an apple tree that only blossoms 10 apples?”