How a Nuisance Character Survives in a Horror Game

 

The moment she saw the rising palm, Moran let out her breath harshly.

 

“Huft, huft…”

 

A saw blade whirled in the palm of its hand. The saw blade was covered in dark red blood and chunks of flesh that belonged to God-knows-who.

 

Moran trembled and looked at the floor where the monster had smashed. The floor was deeply carved in the shape of a saw blade.

 

—I missed.

 

“…!”

 

Moran gasped for a moment at the monster’s sad voice.

 

The crazy eyes that appeared at a glance in the dark space once again turned to Moran.

 

When their eyes met, Moran trembled even more. Her two legs were bent and couldn’t function properly.

 

She tried to widen the distance by crawling on the floor with her hands, yet she didn’t move like her heart did.

 

—Ah, ah, ah!

 

Under the nose of a monster that suddenly made a strange sound.

 

A mouth that was clearly not there suddenly began to appear, and a tooth-like drill appeared along with a whining sound.

 

—I’m going. I’m going!

 

The corners of its mouth went up to the tips of its ears, as if it was so excited.

 

The blood that came out from the torn skin soaked the floor. Fear consumed Moran all the way to her head.

 

“I’m s…”

 

I’m scared.

 

I’m scared, I’m scared, I’m scared. I’m scared!

 

No one would be able to remain sane if they were faced with a monster.

 

Moran, consumed by fear, was unable to think normally.

 

Her whole body became wet with sweat due to her fear. She couldn’t even breathe properly.

 

She has no one to save her.

 

Cleta and Werner weren’t next to her right now. It was difficult to expect coincidence.

 

Holloway, who was next to her, stood up. The monster didn’t even care about Holloway. No matter what Holloway did, all eyes were focused on Moran.

 

If so…

 

“…W-Wouldn’t it be okay? Because you’re a child… If you block the way well, the monsters won’t attack me.”

 

At the crossroads of death, Moran was breathing heavily.

 

It was clear that her irritated eyes were already thinking of abandoning Holloway.

 

Without even knowing what she was saying, Moran chewed her lip until it bled.

 

Moreover, Evelin, the person to whom she had confidently preached, wasn’t there.

 

No one was there to see her ugly self.

 

Evelin didn’t come to save hereither. Holloway was also abandoned by Evelin.

 

Holloway wasn’t disappointed in Moran at all.

 

He never expected it, so it was natural. He has seen so many people like that.

 

So boring.

 

Moran was very frightened and held onto Holloway’s hand tightly. Her unfocused eyes turned to Holloway.

 

‘Wanting to live is a natural human desire.’

 

Moran rationalized herself and tried to escape from this place.

 

Moran’s grip on Holloway’s hand became stronger.

 

The hand that was trying to push Holloway didn’t drop, but the moment the monster took a step closer, Moran closed her eyes tightly and was about to try to push Holloway.

 

Suddenly, a white cloth was covered over the tagger’s head.

 

The bewildered tagger shouted, throwing its hands in the air.

 

—What? I can’t see!

 

—It’s dark in front of me!

 

Moran’s eyes widened at the unexpected sound. Evelin stood majestically in front.

 

“…Sister?”

 

When an unexpected person appeared, Holloway unconsciously called Evelin.

 

He thought she must have run away.

 

As if responding, Evelin lifted Holloway up and hugged him.

 

“Shh.”

 

“Sister!”

 

“Told you to shh!”

 

Why won’t you listen to me!

 

Evelin muttered and kicked Moran, who was trembling in fear, with her foot.

 

“You’re not going?”

 

“I-I’m going…!”

 

Moran, who was startled by this, tried to get up from her seat, yet her loose legs didn’t help her.

 

Although Moran stumbled, Evelin didn’t wait.

 

Forcibly strengthening her weak legs, Moran hurriedly followed Evelin so as not to miss her.

 

While the monster’s view was momentarily blocked, Evelin and Moran hurriedly hid themselves.

 

Meanwhile, Moran looked at Holloway and Evelin in turn.

 

‘C-Could it be that she saw me trying to abandon Holloway?’

 

So what should she do? What if she tells someone else?

 

Moran was afraid of losing trust.

 

She felt a different kind of fear than fear, fearing that Evelin might have seen a side of her that no one knew about.

 

After she entered the room far away from the tagger, looking at Evelin catching her breath, Moran glanced at her dry lips and smiled broadly as if nothing had happened.

 

“Thank you, Miss Evelin. You came to save me instead of abandoning me. I thought you wouldn’t come. The situation was a bit dangerous, wasn’t it?”

 

Evelin, who was catching her breath while holding Holloway, was stunned by Moran’s words.

 

It certainly wasn’t a bad remark.

 

But it seemed as if she was saying that she was late and because of that, the situation had escalated to this point.

 

‘It isn’t it? Am I listening to her in a twisted way?’

 

Is it because I’m a very twisted person?

 

She can’t describe it, but she felt strangely dirty.

 

“Still, please refrain from acting unexpectedly next time. I’m worried that other people might misunderstand and look at Miss Evelin with hate.”

 

“I mean… ”

 

It was absurd.

 

It wasn’t her business to know what other people thought, but such an unexpected action…!

 

While crossing, she suddenly ran out, taking Holloway with her!

 

In the end, Evelin got nervous.

 

“Ah, it’s frustrating!”

 

She had a knack for offending people with her polite tone of voice.

 

Evelin would be a bad person if she got angry here, but she was the kind of person who didn’t care about such things.

 

“It seems like I’ve already established myself as a bad person in Moran’s mind. If that’s the case, I’ll use you as bait and run away like the person I am. Is that enough?”

 

“Miss Evelin, I didn’t mean it that way. Why are you so upset?”

 

Isn’t she telling her to listen?

 

“What is this situation now?”

 

At that time, Werner appeared at a bad time, and Moran welcomed him.

 

“Sir Werner! You’re safe!”

 

Moran, who acted as if nothing had happened, made Holloway wonder if she was the person who had tried to use him as bait earlier.

 

Holloway glanced at Evelin from her side.

 

Her face was a mixture of all kinds of irritation.

 

***

 

Should I be honest?

 

Moran’s character didn’t change. She sought justice and valued her life, she was the same. The fundamentals of her haven’t changed, but I guess that’s because she speaks from person to person.

 

‘Why am I getting so angry.”

 

I wanted to at least hit the sub-male lead who appeared as soon as I responded harshly as if to let people that the main character of the game is Moran.

 

“Why do you say such things, Miss Evelin?”

 

“Don’t mind.”

 

I said clearly.

 

Werner’s eyebrows twitched in dissatisfaction. At the same time, a quest success window appeared.

 

[‘Werner Hasios’ has joined. Gather friends (2/2)]

 

[Sub Quest <Friends, gather here!> successful!]

 

[The location of the sword is the bedside of the room you are currently staying in.]

 

“We need to escape together, but are you going to keep acting so crooked?”

 

Werner tried to scold me nicely, yet his voice was already filled with pity for me.

 

Without even caring, I put down Holloway and looked under the bed. There was a long sword.

 

I fell face down on the floor.

 

“What are you doing now? I’m telling you…”

 

“Who are you to tell me to listen to you?”

 

Although the Werner family’s title is higher, our family’s reputation and wealth were far superior to that of the Werner family, so I was able to answer in such an arrogant manner.

 

I paid no heed to Werner and went under the bed, stretching out my arms.

 

I grabbed the sword and crawled out from under the bed again.

 

[‘Sword’ acquired!]

 

[Sharp Sword

 

Characteristic: Sharp.]

 

Are you going to keep explaining features like this?

 

“…Sword?”

 

Werner widened his eyes in surprise.

 

In the game setting, the demons hide weapons in various places, saying that one-sided massacre isn’t fun. Thanks to this, they won’t think it’s a game-generated weapon.

 

I took out the sword. I was worried for no reason that it would be heavy or that I wouldn’t be able to use it.

 

Fortunately, the sword handle fit my hand perfectly and the weight was light enough for me to swing it.

 

‘Great!’

 

I got a weapon.

 

I was satisfied with the quality of the weapon, which was better than I expected.

 

The scabbard also had a strap that could be cut diagonally like a cross bag, so it could be worn on the shoulder and fastened securely.

 

Werner and Cleta were holding on to their swords even while being swept away by the typhoon, so I didn’t have to give them my weapons because they had basic weapons.

 

“Miss Evelin.”

 

When he got no answer, Werner called me again.

 

“Miss Evelin!”

 

“Yes, I’m listening. You’re worried that I’m going to push someone as bait, right? Then I’ll go with Holloway.”

 

“Can you protect this child?”

 

“Of course, I really, really hate Moran so I’ll protect everyone except Moran!”

 

I screamed and stuck out my tongue.

 

Werner was dumbfounded by what seemed like a child’s joke, but Holloway hugged my arm tightly and didn’t let me go.

 

“Miss Evelin, you!”

 

“Stop it, Sir Werner.”

 

Moran stopped him. Moran looked sad as she shook her head and told him not to do that.

 

I felt so much pity that I wondered if it was Moran  who had made fun of me with that obnoxious snout earlier.

 

“Miss Evelin just did it to survive.”

 

Just say that I make a run to live.

 

No matter what anyone said, I didn’t really make any excuses. Holloway grabbed my hand.

 

“Is it fine if you don’t say anything?”

 

“What?”

 

Holloway closed his mouth and said nothing more.

 

“What did she do to survive?”

 

“Miss Evelin didn’t do anything.”

 

And then she continued talking, pretending to glance at me and Werner.

 

“Just Sir Friedel died. sir Alholf was also injured a lot.”

 

I’m not like that crybaby brat Alholf.

 

Werner frowned, it sounded as if I’m the one who did it to those two.

 

“You mean you used him as bait?”

 

“Yes, yes.”

 

I answered roughly. Anyway, the subquest was successful.

 

It looks like there are co-op quests, but nothing has popped up yet.

 

First of all, I had to find the goal before we were caught by the tagger.

 

As I was about to leave, Werner grabbed my arm and stopped me.

 

“Where are you going? It’s dangerous if you fall.”

 

“What if I use you two as bait and run away? Let me go.”

 

“Is it just once or twice? I expected it and brought you here.”

 

Werner ran one hand down his face.

 

“…I also feel guilty for forcing myself to bring in someone who didn’t want to.”

 

Werner was basically a man with a strong sense of responsibility.

 

Holloway held my hand and pointed at Moran like a child who knew nothing.

 

“That’s right! That person said in front of the monster earlier that it was okay to leave me behind because it doesn’t target children! Even though Sister protected me.”

 

I looked at Moran in surprise at the unexpected words.

 

It was quite surprising to hear that Moran was trying to bait Holloway.

 

Moran’s face became thoughtful and she avoided my gaze.

 

“Sister.”

 

Holloway looked at me with a face that said, ‘Did I do well?’

 

Holloway’s intervention, who never cared about any conflict, was a bit surprising.

 

I just stroked Holloway’s head.

 

Werner looked back and forth between me and Moran and then pretended not to notice the situation.

 

“Let’s go upstairs first. It’s dangerous here.”

 

…I can’t go there.

 

Perhaps the reason he’s not making an issue of this is because he doesn’t want to ignite discord among the group.

 

Because Werner pursued safety.

 

It’s as if the trust between us has already been broken.

 

Whatever happened, it didn’t really matter to me because I was the only one who had to escape.

 

If I find the gate, it’s good for me and those people are good too.

 

“Then, please take Holloway up first. I have something else to look for.”

 

“Just because you have a sword doesn’t mean you can defeat the monster.”

 

“I’m not trying to beat the monster.”

 

I have to find the goal point so I can go up or down!

 

[Co-op quest occurs!]

 

[The three of you, excluding Holloway, join forces, hold the cups on the desk, and talk step by step for ten minutes.]

 

Oh, it’s f*cking bullshit…