NOVEL WEB chapter 66.5 part 2
**Chapter 66.5 Part 2**
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*This message board is from after the conclusion of the final tournament.*
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**[Starting Today, You Too Can Join] Thread Discussing the Death Game Part 723 [Let’s All Join the Demon Lord Cult!]**
[Anonymous Death Game Participant]
Who was the one who said the Demon Lord was a step below…?
Yeah, that was me.
I regret it…
[Anonymous Death Game Participant]
The Demon Lord is the strongest! The Demon Lord is the strongest! The Demon Lord is the strongest!
[Anonymous Death Game Participant]
They really became the strongest in the end, huh? lol
[Anonymous Death Game Participant]
Yeah, can’t argue with that lol
[Anonymous Death Game Participant]
By the way, do we know the Demon Lord’s true identity yet?
[Anonymous Death Game Participant]
There’s talk that the name is Lili, and based on the height, people are saying it’s probably a girl.
[Anonymous Death Game Participant]
Oh, and then there was that EOD commotion in the middle of the night. People are saying that’s probably the Demon Lord’s doing too.
[Anonymous Death Game Participant]
Everything’s the Demon Lord’s fault now, huh? lol
[Anonymous Death Game Participant]
Hey, there are short guys too! You should apologize to every guy under 160 cm!
[Anonymous Death Game Participant]
Names can be registered as pseudonyms, so whether or not it’s actually Lili is questionable.
But the partner, Tatsu, is a well-known figure, so it might be possible to gather some info on what the Demon Lord is like through him.
[Anonymous Death Game Participant]
I talked to Tatsu.
According to him, the Demon Lord asked him to be their partner because they didn’t need him to do much of the actual fighting.
Basically, he just tagged along.
[Anonymous Death Game Participant]
So he took up the offer because it sounded easy, and then they ended up winning?
Does it really work out that conveniently?
[Anonymous Death Game Participant]
Even if someone knew the Demon Lord’s identity, they wouldn’t reveal it.
If they did, Tatsu would probably be the next victim.
[Anonymous Death Game Participant]
It’s a Death Game after all. Nobody wants to die.
Tatsu’s definitely not going to talk.
[Anonymous Death Game Participant]
Is the Demon Lord even a player in the first place? Could they be an NPC?
[Anonymous Death Game Participant]
I’ve thought about that too.
They’re using magic no one’s seen before. Even the top players right now shouldn’t have developed magic to that extent.
[Anonymous Death Game Participant]
So, it’s possible that a pretty powerful NPC joined the event?
[Anonymous Death Game Participant]
Wasn’t Leon like that too?
Maybe the Demon Lord is from that same category.
[Anonymous Death Game Participant]
So, they never intended for a player to win from the start, huh?
[Anonymous Death Game Participant]
No! The Demon Lord walks their own path, paying no mind to the corrupt top players!
In other words, they’re a player who stands on a different plane than the rest of us!
Yes, they’re a Dimension Player!
The Demon Lord is the strongest! The Demon Lord is the strongest! The Demon Lord is the strongest!
[Anonymous Death Game Participant]
What the heck is a Dimension Player? lol
[Anonymous Death Game Participant]
You guys are pretending to praise the Demon Lord, but you’re low-key making fun of them, aren’t you? lol
[Anonymous Death Game Participant]
If you keep this up, the Demon Lord’s going to have a hard time revealing themselves lol
[Anonymous Death Game Participant]
Sorry, can someone please talk about Axel, who came in third? (´；ω；｀) *sob*
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**[Private] Oracle Room [Password: the usual]**
[Death Game Master]
Man, you’ve certainly set up quite an interesting surprise.
[Death Game Master]
Indeed. To have fooled even me—quite the feat.
[Death Game Master]
So, was it you who took down EOD?
Feeding them that weakened [Jakutai Weak Fish], lowering their defenses while poisoning them… pulling that off during the tournament is impressive.
[Death Game Master]
So, who’s claiming to be that Demon Lord Lili?
I participated as Maris, so it has to be one of the other three.
Was it Sasaki?
[Death Game Master]
Not me.
I’m still in the mid-tier of the hidden dungeon, so I couldn’t even join the tournament, let alone get my hands on [Weak Fish].
[Death Game Master]
Then, was it Hino?
[Death Game Master]
Nah, I haven’t even evolved yet. I’m not at a level where I could participate in the tournament.
[Death Game Master]
You don’t need to evolve just to join, right?
[Death Game Master]
Well, I chose to start as a slime.
[Death Game Master]
Oof, the thorny path, huh…
[Death Game Master]
Yeah, but once I grow, I’ll be strong as hell.
I’m aiming to become Lord Nyar.
[Death Game Master]
I couldn’t get the unique skill [Absorption], but did you manage to snag it, Hino?
[Death Game Master]
Yup.
[Death Game Master]
Whoa, Hino’s shaping up to be a final boss contender…
[Death Game Master]
If I can evolve that far, sure. But right now, I’m slow and can only absorb weak monsters little by little. It’s a grind, but I’m leveling up gradually by gaining a bunch of weak skills.
[Death Game Master]
So, Hino isn’t the Demon Lord either.
[Death Game Master]
Then, does that leave Miyamoto?
[Death Game Master]
Nah, I’ve just been robbing treasures from villages as a wanted man. I didn’t even participate in the tournament.
[Death Game Master]
Wait, so who is this Demon Lord Lili then?
[Death Game Master]
Couldn’t it be an NPC?
I don’t recall implementing them, but what about you, Sasaki?
[Death Game Master]
I didn’t approve anything either.
Maybe Mother added it in without telling us.
[Death Game Master]
Mother can do that?!
[Death Game Master]
It wouldn’t be fair to players if we were the only ones with cheat-like knowledge dominating the game, right?
That’s why we granted Mother the right to add surprise elements that even we don’t know about.
I’m guessing this is one of those cases.
[Death Game Master]
Are we sure that’s okay?
The balance of the game seems pretty off if someone just took down Raiko, one of the Four Heavenly Kings of the Demon Lord’s army.
[Death Game Master]
Well, they won by a time limit, so it was a narrow victory, right?
[Death Game Master]
Some unique skills can be incredibly powerful if used correctly.
The Demon Lord probably knew how to use theirs wisely.
Anyway, we can’t afford to lose either!
[Death Game Master]
If it’s an NPC created by Mother, it’s pretty extreme to take out one of the Four Heavenly Kings right away.
But I guess it adds tension.
[Death Game Master]
For a while, the Demon Lord’s Kingdom will probably be unstable thanks to that NPC Demon Lord.
Let’s just hope no reckless players try to befriend the NPC Demon Lord and cause even more chaos…
[Death Game Master]
If Raiko hadn’t been defeated, there was supposed to be a break before the next tournament.
I didn’t think they’d get taken down on the first attempt.
[Death Game Master]
We’re going to have to keep a close eye on this Demon Lord Lili moving forward…
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**[Selling Information] Information Broker Clan – Akashic Records (Tentative) Part 43 [Buying Information]**
[Anonymous Death Game Participant]
Excuse me.
I’m looking for some information.
Oh, so it turns my thoughts directly into text…
Not sure if this is convenient or not?
[Anonymous Death Game Participant]
First time using the LIA board, huh?
[Anonymous Death Game Participant]
Oh, there it is.
[Anonymous Death Game Participant]
You seem like a first-timer to me.
[Anonymous Death Game Participant]
I’ve peeked in a few times.
Mostly looking up recipes or stuff like that.
But I noticed that once you start reading this thing, it’s endless, so I try not to get too sucked in.
[Anonymous Death Game Participant]
Smart move.
So, what are you here for today?
[Anonymous Death Game Participant]
For what?
[Anonymous Death Game Participant]
Are you here to buy or sell information?
[Anonymous Death Game Participant]
Oh, I can sell information too?
But I’m here to buy today.
[Anonymous Death Game Participant]
Not much to sell, huh?
So, what info are you after?
[Anonymous Death Game Participant]
Yeah, I guess so.
Since the world became a Death Game, not many people are willing to risk their lives for research.
That’s why the info we gather isn’t always reliable.
[Anonymous Death Game Participant]
Oh, I’m not looking for game guides or anything like that.
**[Anonymous Death Game Participant]**
Oh, I’m not looking for game guides or anything like that.
**[Anonymous Death Game Participant]**
So, what are you after?
**[Anonymous Death Game Participant]**
I want maps of the human territories, city names, and a general idea of the atmosphere there.
**[Anonymous Death Game Participant]**
Are you a solo traveler? No friends?
**[Anonymous Death Game Participant]**
I-I do have friends! Well, they’re all monster-type players, though…
**[Anonymous Death Game Participant]**
Ah, so you’re like a tourist from the monster kingdom, huh?
Normally, people make friends with human players before venturing into human territories, you know?
Anyway, I can sell you that kind of simple information.
Do you know how the info-trading system works?
**[Anonymous Death Game Participant]**
No, I don’t.
**[Anonymous Death Game Participant]**
Alright, I’ll explain.
Can you open the World Market?
**[Anonymous Death Game Participant]**
Yeah, I’ve got it open.
**[Anonymous Death Game Participant]**
Now, search for “AR Stones.”
**[Anonymous Death Game Participant]**
Okay, I see a few results.
**[Anonymous Death Game Participant]**
Buy AR Stone 0005.
**[Anonymous Death Game Participant]**
What’s an AR Stone? Is it a rare material?
**[Anonymous Death Game Participant]**
It’s just an ordinary stone, really.
But when you buy it, the payment goes directly to us.
Think of it as the fee for the information.
**[Anonymous Death Game Participant]**
So, it’s a prepaid system?
**[Anonymous Death Game Participant]**
Exactly.
We’ve had too many people hear the info first and then try to dispute the payment afterward, so now it’s pay upfront.
**[Anonymous Death Game Participant]**
Alright, I’ve bought it.
**[Anonymous Death Game Participant]**
Now, use [Appraisal] on the item.
There should be an eight-digit password in the item’s description.
Go to the private thread “Information Broker 0005” and use that password to enter.
You’ll find the broker with the information you need in there.
**[Anonymous Death Game Participant]**
You’re not going to tell me the info yourself?
**[Anonymous Death Game Participant]**
I’m just the receptionist.
If we posted all the info in a public thread like this, our business would go under.
**[Anonymous Death Game Participant]**
Good point.
**[Anonymous Death Game Participant]**
If you need more info later, you’ll have to buy more AR Stones.
The broker will explain the details.
Anyway, have a good LIA life!
**[Anonymous Death Game Participant]**
That sounds nice…
Have a good LIA life!