The backpack in Kieran's hand wasn't that big.
Otherwise, it wouldn't have been covered by the body's trunk.
The whole backpack was only the size of a normal school bag. There were two zippers that separated the backpack into two pockets.
He could not wait any longer, so he unzipped the zipper.
However, the result was disappointing to Kieran.
Three cans of food, a bottle of purified water and a broken notebook. There weren't any gold coins or equipment that Kieran had expected. But soon, Kieran was relieved.
Even though he was in the real world of the underground game, some common rules still existed. He was currently in the first dungeon, and according to the common rules, he was in the Newbie Village.
It was obviously impossible to obtain powerful equipment in the Novice Village.
Sighing, Kieran checked his rewards.
[Name: Can of Food]
[Type: Food]
[Rarity: Common]
[Attribute: Recovers 25 HP and 50 Stamina within 1 minute]
[Effect: None]
[Able to bring out of the dungeon: Yes]
[Remark: It can prevent you from starving, and it's even better when heated!]
...
[Name: Purified Water]
[Type: Food]
[Rarity: Common]
[Attribute: Recovers 10 HP and 20 Stamina within 1 minute]
[Effect: None]
[Able to bring out of the dungeon: Yes]
[Remark: It's much more useful than it looks!]
When Kieran's finger touched the can of food and purified water, the notification popped up in Kieran's sight. It was exactly the same as what Kieran knew.
Then, Kieran turned his attention to the tattered book.
When he touched it, the notification popped up.
[Name: Dell's Diary]
[Type: Book]
[Rarity: Broken]
[Attribute: None]
[Effect: None]
[Able to bring out of the dungeon: No]
[Remark: Don't doubt it, he just found a random notebook and recorded everything. You can try reading it!]
Kieran subconsciously flipped open the tattered diary in his hand. The handwriting was messy, and many places were stained with dirt, making it impossible to read clearly.
Therefore, the contents of the diary were messy and intermittent —
October 21, cloudy
The war lasted for four months. Food, water, and medicine were all in short supply. The sound of gunfire could be heard from time to time. Fortunately, the rebel army no longer searched day and night. They became a routine. They would only patrol during the day before returning to camp. It was those thugs who took advantage of the night to loot everything like locusts.
October 27, Sunny
Damn it! I was robbed by a thug! My remaining canned food and water were all stolen by that guy! What should I do? What to do?
October 29th, overcast
I can't take it anymore! I can't wait any longer. I have to do something while I still have the strength!
November 1st, Sunny
Hahaha, my luck is really not bad. Big harvest! Not only did I find food, but I also found weapons! Please call me Lucky Del!
November 11, Sunny
Fortunately, Del was about to strike again. This time, he would definitely return with a full load!
…
The diary came to an abrupt end.
It seemed like Del was not as lucky as he had described.
Kieran stared at the man's body.
Although it was hard to bear, he did not turn his head away.
From the messy, intermittent diary, other than some basic information, Kieran had another clue. There should be a weapon on the body.
A weapon was a must for Kieran, who was unarmed.
At least it would give Kieran a sense of security and the ability to protect himself.
From the basic information obtained from the diary, the surroundings were not safe.
Surviving for seven days would not be easy.
"Hope I didn't lose it!"
With that thought in mind, Kieran reached out his hands and searched again.
This time, his search was a lot more detailed than the previous one.
Of course, the sticky, dried blood stuck to Kieran's hands, making Kieran feel sick. However, since he had found something, it was nothing.
[Name: Dagger]
[Type: Sword Type Weapon]
[Rarity: Damaged]
[Attack: Weak]
[Attribute: None]
[Effect: None]
[Able to bring out of dungeon: Yes]
[Remark: It lacks maintenance, if possible, you can try polishing and oiling it.]
…
[Name: Lighter]
[Type: ETC]
[Rarity: Damaged]
[Attribute: None]
[Effect: None]
[Able to bring out of dungeon: Yes]
[Remark: Do I need an introduction?]
…
The dagger was found at the waist of the body, covered by the clothes. If Kieran didn't search carefully, he wouldn't have noticed it.
The lighter was found in the pocket of the body's pants, Kieran.
Picking up the slightly rusty dagger, Kieran rubbed the wheel of the lighter. Two to three times later, a small flame appeared.
With the help of the fire, Kieran could clearly see that there was more than just rust on the dagger. The bright red color was obviously some other substance.
As for what it was?
After reading the diary, Kieran knew what was going on.
The civilians who were trapped in the city were starving and had lost the order of the past. They had become extremely dangerous. When they ran into the rebels, they were defenseless civilians, but when they ran into the civilians who were struggling at death's door, they were the thugs.
Just like the body before him!
He took another glance at the body that died with its eyes wide open. He tidied up his backpack and put the canned food and water back into it. He slung it over his back and put the lighter in his shirt pocket. When he had entered the dungeon, his clothes had become as dirty as the civilians in the dungeon. Fortunately, they weren't tattered.
Kieran was ready to leave with the dagger in his hand.
The empty room before him didn't have any reason for Kieran to stay.
Through the seams of the window that was nailed shut, the sun was fading away, urging Kieran to move faster.
Night was the time for thugs to roam.
Kieran didn't want to fight the thugs head-on.
That was why he didn't want to stay in an obvious place like a house.
This was because any house could become the target of the thugs.
"Gutters and sewers are more suitable for hiding!"
Kieran thought about where he could hide.
He didn't need to be comfortable, just hidden enough.
The underground, where human eyes couldn't reach, was the best choice.
Of course, there might be other people hiding.
However, compared to the thugs who kept robbing and hiding, the former was much safer in Kieran's eyes.
Pushing the door open, Kieran saw a horizontal corridor. Opposite Kieran was another open door. It was empty inside, obviously someone had moved everything out.
The corridor went through the same empty hall and led outside.
Just as Kieran was about to take a step forward …
Bang!
The door leading to the outside was flung open, and a figure fell to the floor of the hall. Another figure appeared with a low laugh.
The moment the door was slammed open, Kieran shrunk back into the room, holding the dagger in his hand tightly and listening attentively.
"Hehe, big discovery! It's a woman! "
The laughter was filled with undisguised excitement.
"Get lost!"
A hoarse scolding sounded, followed by a series of noises. In Kieran's mind, the image of the woman leaning on her arms and retreating on the floor appeared in his mind.
However, right after that, Kieran's face changed.
The voice was getting clearer!
The woman was approaching him!
At the end of the corridor, other than Kieran's room, there was another room. Once the woman reached the end of the corridor, she would enter the other room.
Either Kieran's room or the empty room.
It was a 50/50 chance.
Kieran's hand, which was holding the dagger tightly, was sweating.
Closer!
It was getting closer!
Kieran gulped nervously.
However, his anxiety didn't change the fact that was about to happen.
When the fallen figure retreated into the room Kieran was in, Kieran's breath skipped a beat.
At the same time, the figure who fell to the ground and retreated with his arms was also stunned.
Obviously, the woman didn't think there would be another person in the room.
However, at the next moment, she returned to normal.
She was still retreating like before, not even looking at Kieran, let alone calling for help to Kieran.
It shocked Kieran a lot.
However, the footsteps that followed quickly woke Kieran up.
The person before him might not be dangerous, but the person that followed was.
Once the other party discovered him, he believed that the other party wouldn't mind a fight.
A fight like that would eventually turn into a massacre.
Kieran knew his limits.
He wasn't strong by any means, nor did he know any fighting techniques. Compared to a thug who had survived in the war for four months, he was nothing.
However, it wasn't like he didn't have a chance.
Kieran looked at the woman who fell on the floor and kept retreating.
Her face was calm, but her eyes were showing a sense of deep meaning. Kieran understood her intentions. He held his breath and shrunk his body into the shadows.
Dak Dak Dak!
The sound of leather shoes stepping on the wooden floor was not only clear, but powerful as well. The woman was like a hunting beast, flaunting her might while capturing her prey.
"Don't come near me!"
The woman who fell on the floor shrunk back into the corner, her coarse voice sounding like it was filled with despair.
This made the pursuer even more excited.
The pursuer didn't notice the other person in the room.
His eyes were completely captivated by the woman.
The pursuer's eyes were sizing up his prey, his back was completely exposed to Kieran.
Kieran, who held his breath the moment the pursuer approached, raised his dagger slowly and silently without a second thought.
Then, he stabbed the dagger down.
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