VRMMO: My first Contractee is Yandere

Chapter 68 BANDIT HUNT!

After that, Liora and I rented a room at an inn.

While Liora was resting, I gathered information about the bandits from the bulletin board. The third wave had already arrived in the game "PHO," and they were primarily playing in the third field.

Some players who had failed to reclaim the first field and lost their NPCs had also moved to the third field.

In any case, there were plenty of players in the third field.

Since this field was much larger than the previous ones, encountering other players seemed rare.

"Hmm, it seems that some of the bandits are possessed by spirits."

"Spirits are meaningless before God."

"Indeed..."

What would Liora think if she knew that I was one of those spirits? I feel like she wouldn't be able to handle the truth.

For the sake of the young girl's mental health, I must ensure my lie remains hidden.

The bulletin board displayed the atrocities committed by the bandits. There were many videos of them doing terrible things to women, torturing and killing men.

People with any sense of decency were outraged.

On the other hand, those who reveled in such actions were applauding and even requesting to join forces with them.

"This could become troublesome if we don't take them out soon."

In the real world, such actions would be criminal, but in the game, they were merely considered bad manners. If people who want to do such things form a group, it could turn into a larger problem than expected.

The most troublesome person was the leader of the group.

Whenever he did something, it caused people to break down in tears and fall to the ground. He wasn't dealing direct physical damage.

It was a form of **mind control**.

That seemed to be the type of attack he used.

Furthermore, from the videos, it appeared that his attacks were always accompanied by the manifestation of a spirit. It's likely a unique skill available to the player.

"PHO" had a rare feature for a modern MMO.

There were no system restrictions on dirty play at all. In most MMOs, there are safe zones where player killing (PK) isn't allowed, or penalties for PK players like turning their names red. These mechanics make PKing less favorable.

But in "PHO," none of those exist.

Players can commit crimes freely.

If they're caught, they might be arrested, but the system imposes no real penalties. It's almost like real life.

It was a miracle that the community in "PHO" had maintained its integrity until now.

Gamers tend to think, "If it's not forbidden, it's part of the game." Some players follow proper etiquette, but that's only a small portion.

If more people gather to join the bandit group and their levels rise, it will become dangerous.

For the sake of Liora and I having a safe and fun VRMMO life... we'll need to eliminate them.

"I've decided, Liora. Before they level up any further, we're going to deal with them."

"Understood, God. I'll follow you... no matter what!"

"Good."

The person responsible for recording the bandit group's deeds, a water spirit player known as "Acid Method," had started a live stream. He was a spirit without a contractor, making him relatively powerless.

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We successfully infiltrated the cave.

The cave had been renovated using "Earth Magic" and "Construction" skills. It was structured like a small labyrinth.

There was even a locked door.

However, such mechanisms were powerless before "Create Dark." By inserting darkness into the keyhole, manipulating it, and turning it, I could unlock the door.

"Create Dark" was still considered a high-difficulty skill on the bulletin board and labeled "useless." I needed to spread the word about how useful it truly was. Liora's scythe, too, was gaining recognition for its utility, but it was still unpopular because no one wanted to learn how to use such a difficult weapon from scratch.

Along the way, we eliminated a few weak guards.

My "Present Silent" and Samurai's surprise attacks were highly effective. We moved through the cave without breaking our "Shadow Veil."

We weren't suited for sneak missions.

Eventually, we saw rooms scattered throughout the cave. It was clear that the power of fantasy was incredible—this ordinary cave had been turned into a lodging facility. Samurai used his "Sonic Wave" skill to search the area.

It seemed there were fewer people waiting around since most were busy having fun.

Whenever we encountered someone in a room, we swiftly eliminated them.

The cave exploration was going smoothly, but of course, it had its limits. Naturally, there were also enemies who specialized in searching.

A man, followed by five subordinates, sensed something and approached.

"Hmm, I hear something."

"Really, Beak?"

"Yeah. My 'Music' skill is telling me. It sounds like there's a melody other than screams of agony and joy in this cave."

"Man, I wanna get back. I've only had two turns so far, and one of them was just the butt! It sucked... though it was kinda nice. If we don't hurry back, those bastards are going to make a mess with their fluids."

"Don't even get me started. I haven't had a single go yet."

"Well, that's because you were too busy playing your instrument during it."

"I was just turning my excitement into music."

"Gross."

Their lighthearted conversation was easy to overhear.

We didn't even need to rely on Samurai's "Sonic Wave." They were clearly the kind of people who wouldn't be missed if we killed them, so we had no reason to hold back.

"Liora, go. 'Present Silent,' 'Present Paralyze.'"

"!"

I grabbed the leader's mouth and paralyzed his underlings.

Liora rushed past them and slaughtered the rest of the group. With a casual swing of her scythe, their heads parted from their bodies.

A few tried to resist, but none could kill Liora.

Those who did only provided her with recovery through her "Life-Stealing Blade." Though it was a surprise attack, Liora was terrifyingly strong against weaker foes.

The self-proclaimed musician tried to shout something.

The paralyzed underling writhed on the ground.

Samurai bound them both tightly. Liora placed her scythe against their necks, tilting her adorable head with a smile.