I Am the Only Non-Returner

12 – Is Precognition Real?

Yeah, what’s the use of dying.

Spherical Affinity (Low)

– Designated Spheres 2. 10% increase in attack power

I guess this too.

As long as I buy it with high mana Kei and mine.

Eunchae… She won’t get mad just because I don’t buy it for her, right? If she can’t understand this much, it’s going to be difficult to live together, isn’t it?

“Hey guys, I’m thinking of buying the Spherical Affinity among the low-level abilities that just came out, any other opinions?”

Kei seemed to be examining the Spherical Affinity ability with her eyes closed for a moment, and Eunchae…

“Um, I think it would be more efficient if only Kei and Dad buy it.”

Sigh. Thanks, you’re a good kid.

“Well… you know that you can’t change it even if a better one comes out later, right?”

“Well, that’s true, but with so many people dying right now, we can’t just focus on the distant future, can we? And unlocking the abilities takes quite some time.”

“That’s true. Um… I agree too. So, should I make the purchase?”

As I nodded, a message popped up in my head.

Resident population Shin Gahee has requested to purchase the ability Spherical Affinity (Low). Will you allow it?

Sure.

And I also made a purchase.

-3000P

-3000P

Ah, you really should show the negative balance. It hurts my heart.

Available points: 779,569

Traits: Observer (Unique), Concrete Empathy (Low), Minor Administrator (Low)

hahahaha, but it feels good to have three traits, right?

I leaned back in the chair and crossed my legs.

Since I’ve started buying things, I want to change this chair too. It’s too small, darn it. It squeezes my butt.

I resisted the urge to buy from the low-level merchant in front of me.

＜Stage 6 has ended! Surprisingly, a player has defeated the boss barehanded in this round! I was surprised, and so was the organizer. The organizer’s expression at that time was really funny. Hoo-hoo-hoo. Thanks to that, we have gained some spectators too! Will the light shine on us now as well? Please support us in the next stage as well~ Bye!＞

＜Stage 6 casualties: 982＞

Damn, they’re really excited···

What’s with the spectators again···

Are they really watching us like some kind of novel? They must be laughing their heads off at us, huh?

Well, this doesn’t feel as good as I thought it would.

＜03:59:58＞

“Let’s take a break.”

Although the stage ended and all the wounds were healed, the mental damage remained, making me very tired.

I wonder if it’s just me, or if even the kids flop down on the floor, sprawled out.

It’s around 1 o’clock now, so it should start at 5.

Want to sleep a bit? My head clears up a bit after a nap.

Right now, it feels like my mind has turned a hazy gray.

Anyway, it wasn’t a pleasant feeling at all.

Slowly closing my eyes, falling asleep just like that—

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– Clang-clang-clang-clang-clang-clang!!!

– Thud-thud-thud-thud!!

“Humi! What the hell happened!!”

Startled, I jump up, assuming a defensive stance, and what do you know.

Around 20 to 30 people were urgently pounding on the shelter, surrounding it.

Swoosh- Did I sleep? Did I get slashed and wake up right away?

＜03:29:49＞

But I did sleep for 30 minutes…

Kya~ They say a power nap is just 30 minutes! Right on time! Thanks, my doggies!!!

Gahee and Eunchae were already up, standing behind my chair.

Even if they hide behind me, it’s not like they’re invisible.

Uh, why are you pushing me towards the wall, guys?

“Please negotiate, sir. Master, fighting!”

“···I’m sorry, I’m sorry···”

Eunchae, why is she stammering? And calling me ‘master’··· It sounds awkward coming from a high school girl. The unfamiliar sense of responsibility makes my heart feel suffocated.

Clearing my mind of unnecessary thoughts,

I turn my head lightly from side to side and head towards the door.

Then, people rush towards me in the direction I’ve taken, engaging in a scuffle.

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Just by looking at their expressions, it’s a dog-eat-dog situation.

Do they have a trait of picking on those who disturb my short nap?

Hmm-

“They all seem to have come wanting to merge with our shelter.”

That makes sense.

Let’s go inside for now.

Some readily accepted the conditions I wrote in my sketchbook, while others turned away as they were.

The first team consists of four grandpas.

Experience (Advanced)

– After clearing a stage, magic increases by 0.75.

Among the four elderly folks, this seems like a decent trait, if not great.

However, as they approached the shelter, the observer’s eyes were activated, and the red numbers in front of their faces were devastating.

19, 21, 29, 24

How did you all manage to survive with these magical power levels, elders?

Reaching level 19 is quite something…

Current points: 779,585

Thank you, elders, for gaining 16 points through the Observer trait.

However, as soon as you draw an X on the follower, swearing and cursing, you spit insults in front of the shelter, and then turn back, inspirations spitting phlegm multiple times.

You looked genuinely kind, but your posture change is as fast as that person.

Pathetic, even while going back, you were brushing through Gaehee and Eunchae with a smirk.

‘You said you would be kind even before you die…’

Fortunately, Gaehee and Eunchae seemed not to care much.

Rather, their expressions seemed relieved for the conflict resolution.

Next is a team of four.

Is this… a family?

Dad, mom, two daughters. A lovely family.

The two daughters seem to be entering elementary school now.

Where…

Intoxication Rights (Rare)

– When entering combat in a drunken state, magical power and strength increase by 60%, while health and agility decrease by 60%.

+14P

Thank you for the 14 points.

Wow, it’s rare, really rare.

At first glance, it may seem like a parody, but upon closer inspection, it’s a great trait that can significantly boost attack power when synchronized with attack spheres. It could come in handy when a powerful hit is needed. Hm.

But the problem is that the one possessing this excellent trait is my daughter.

And right now, that daughter is sleeping in her daddy’s arms.

Seems like she’s tired, tsk tsk.

I can’t possibly give alcohol to my young daughter, and it’s a pitiful situation.

My conclusion is X.

The woman shot a glance at me but soon left.

At that level, she must be a high-class person.

Next.

There wasn’t another special team after that.

+20P

Still, I get 20 points. Some of them weren’t people I recognized.

However, there were some people getting unusually angry.

Three middle-aged ladies and one middle-aged man, who seemed to be in their 40s, started making a fuss the moment they saw my refusal.

They were giving a speech about how immoral I am to the waiting team behind them and the others watching around.

Can’t hear it well, how could you not? Their voices are so loud that you can roughly hear them. Those ladies must have great vocal cords.

And just by looking at their expressions and gestures, you can tell. Business is booming today. Even though I haven’t had a conversation with people, I’m not completely clueless.

I roughly come back, endowed with a good trait, trying to live alone and receive glaring looks from people. When we die, in the end, you’ll be the one killing us all. Pointing at Gahee and Eunchae, picking based on faces. They even go as far as calling them s*xual slaves. I thought it might get quieter if I go out and peel off their faces for a moment.

But come to think of it, isn’t that a somewhat accurate statement?

I was fortunate to have good traits from a young age, and can I really say it’s not my 100% responsibility if I die because I didn’t receive them? Well, I don’t care about that at all.

But if everyone takes these, will the survival rate increase?

“How about it? What do you seniors think?”

Eunchae, who nervously watches from behind, and Gahee, with irritation written all over her face, asked me.

“Don’t take everything. Mister! In my opinion, the most important thing is personality, but you won’t know that unless you live together. The second most important thing is probably evaluating the others.”

Well, I don’t really trust your personality either, but whatever.

I think I know what the second most important thing is without saying.

In the end, it’s all about abilities.

Even if it’s determined purely by luck.

In the end, whether it’s the original world or the world that has become a ruined death game, it’s all the same.

The moment when I used to sit alone by the pond during the elementary school sports day lunchtime, watching the goldfish and passing the time, flashed by.

Hmm… that’s enough, next.

The last team consisted of a chubby middle-aged man with a red nose that looked like a drunkard, two women in their thirties, and a little girl.

“Eek! Uncle!”

At the same time, both Gahee and Eunchae turned around and waved their hands towards the man in front.

‘It seems like they know each other.’

But as usual, I tried to touch the man called uncle.

However, before touching, he wrote something on a notepad, covered it with his hand, and showed it to me.

– I will show you if you promise not to tell anyone about my ability.

Well, this is actually the first time I’ve seen something like this.

Raising my thumb as a signal not to worry, I offered a reassuring expression.

Surprisingly, the man extended his index finger as if accepting the signal.

In the absurd situation of a 29-year-old facing off with a man in his mid-40s, their index fingers meeting, I was becoming accustomed to this ridiculous scenario.

Security Officer (Special)

– Possesses precognitive abilities for all crimes occurring within the shelter.

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Wow… I almost spilled my rice in that moment, getting goosebumps.

What kind of crazy characteristic is this?

A prophet, for real?

“Pfft-“

I felt someone closely observing me as I let out a deep sigh.

Somehow, I felt like I had become the interviewee in an instant.

But in times like this, I had to stick to the basics.

I looked at the man’s face again.

This man had a warm impression, and his slightly chubby body resembled a panda, looking good.

Oh, he’s handsome, this man.

He even gave me a perfect score of 5 points!

Snap out of it, Gyuna… Phew…

I shook my head slightly and checked my magical power.

37, huh… Lower than Eunchae! Unbelievable! I passed!

No, no… It’s, it’s the next one.

Next up is a little kid with double-ponytailed hair, a really small one, around six years old maybe?

So cute. hehehe.

Summoner (Normal)

– Summons creatures from another realm.

Is the explanation that simple?

This is peculiar. A summoner…

It’s a type I like, so it piques my interest.

It’s a shame that they’re just ordinary people, but their magical power…

119, huh… Welcome, welcome, guest!

The excitement started to rise.

Can’t show it. Can’t show it.

Next is a lady… Well, she looks young to be called a madam.

Oh, you’ve raised your daughter so well, madam. hahahaha.

It naturally brings a smile to the homeroom teacher’s face.

Tohok-

Protection of Pravitel (Intermediate)

– Restores the health of a designated individual by 15.

I don’t know who Pravitel is, but I love them.

Is this what it feels like to encounter an oasis in the desert? Could it be the most useful ability right now?

Actually, Uncle’s abilities are quite special, but you never know when they might come in handy.

Excuse me, Mother. Do you have any magical powers by any chance?…

Level 99… As expected, you’re as impressive as ever, Mother.

If it’s 99, wouldn’t that put you in the top 5%?

Well, at this level, the next person would need a magic power of 10, even with ordinary abilities.