The Main Heroines are Trying to Kill Me

The global online community went wild as soon as Dark Tale Fantasy Online launched.

It was no surprise. Despite its unreasonable and distorted structure, the Dark Tale Fantasy series had always been on the list of popular games each year.

Then, the series, which had abruptly halted, unexpectedly made a comeback as an online service.

As a result, not only the core users who enjoyed the unique irrational pleasure of Dark Tale Fantasy, but also casual users and the general public, focused on this open event.

In a country known for its etiquette in the East, known for its gaming prowess, the event was eagerly anticipated.

Title: This week’s G-Style Wiki script leaked, lol

Title: Just give me my item. I’ve been grinding for three years to get it.

Title: If I were a developer reading the forums now, I’d be grinning, lol

In the days leading up to the launch, the gaming community was flooded with posts about Dark Tale Fantasy.

100 Facts About Dark Tale Fantasy You Need to Know

10 Things You Must Know About Previous Dark Tale Fantasy Installments Before Playing Online

The World Was Shocked, and Japan Trembled, While Advanced Nations Envied Korea: “Never Underestimate South Korea Again”

And so was YouTube.

“Yes, the game we’re playing today is… you know, Dark Tale Online!”

“You say I get $100 if I survive till the end of the raid? Focus time.”

(Speedrun) Beating the game in 10 hours. (1 hour added for each penalty)

The internet streaming world was no different.

(Breaking News) Dark Tale Fantasy Online opens first in South Korea

The Power of K-Gaming, Spreading Worldwide…

European and Japanese Players Who Overlooked Korea Are Crying Over One Announcement! “We’re Envious of Korea.”

The heated response peaked when the developers announced that Korea would be the ‘beta test’ region for the pre-launch.

Finally, the long-awaited launch day arrived.

It was no wonder that a record number of concurrent users in gaming history logged into ‘Dark Tale Fantasy Online.’

“Wow, guys. Is this for real? Dark Tale Fantasy is going online?”

Among the players was ‘Kim Saetbyeol,’ a renowned Korean game YouTuber and popular streamer.

[LOL]

[This is insane. My heart is pounding.]

[Look at the concurrent users, lol]

[These crazy guys are all in their underwear]

[This is seriously scary]

Her average viewer count of 3,000 had soared past 10,000 today.

Such was the hype surrounding Dark Tale Fantasy Online.

“It feels so nostalgic. Dark Tale Fantasy… It’s amazing to see it back in the world.”

[?? But how does Saetbyeol know? This game come out decades ago?]

[Saetbyeol… could it be your age?]

[Saetbyeol isn’t a baby? Saetbyeol isn’t a baby? Saetbyeol isn’t a baby?]

“…Phew.”

Smiling happily at the increased viewer count and the rapidly scrolling chat, she began to sweat as hooks started appearing in the chat.

“No, no, I’ve heard a lot about the game from back in the day…”

[Explain~]

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“Fine, fine, I’ll explain! Just wait until the loading is done…”

Pointing frantically at the loading screen, she tried to calm the chat.

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“There, see! It’s a new account, right? You know old accounts get automatically linked if they existed.”

[Old lady with dementia, lol]

[Did you forget your old account and make a new one?]

[Saetbyeol isn’t a baby…]

[Kim Saetbyeol/Controversy]

“I’m still a teenager!”

Seeing the chat finally turn to jokes, she shouted in frustration, sighing inwardly.

“So, shall we… begin?”

Skillfully overcoming the first crisis of the stream like a pro, she started her broadcast.

“It’s an honor to play a legendary series… I wonder how fun it will be…”

But as soon as she agreed to the terms and entered the game, the second crisis hit.

“…What?”

The spawning area was already a mess.

[Lololololol]

[What is this?]

[Isn’t this rated R?]

Countless players summoned there were all stripped to their underwear.

“…”

Kim Saetbyeol quickly activated the age restriction on her broadcast, her eyes losing focus.

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“Um… well…”

Regaining her composure, she began to look around, only to see chaos unfolding before her.

“Screeeeech!!!”

“Party time! Party!!”

“Squeak, squeak! Squeak!!”

Users, now nicknamed ‘The Panty Squad’ by fans, were running around with sticks and stones.

[As expected, customization is all about underwear, lol]

[Throwing off their clothes without a second thought] 𝓯𝓻𝓮𝙚𝙬𝓮𝙗𝒏𝙤𝒗𝙚𝙡.𝒄𝒐𝓶

[Saetbyeol, join the Panty Squad]

“Me too…?”

Her viewers began to encourage her to join the Panty Squad as she stared blankly at the scene.

“But…”

[Kid… Read the atmosphere…]

[You might get targeted by the Panty Squad for PvP]

[There’s even a mission. Will you refuse this too?]

“I-I’m sorry…”

After some hesitation, she entered the customization screen and began removing the clothes of her character, the First Hero.

“Let’s… explore the back area for now.”

Successfully joining the Panty Squad, she quietly moved backward, mumbling.

Seeing the Panty Squad moving forward in groups, with chat and voice chat filled with madness, she couldn’t help but feel intimidated.

[She chickened out, lol]

[Well, those Panty Squad members are all veterans. You can’t just follow them.]

[You might get consumed by the madness…]

[Let’s check out the map first?]

The chat, now filled with more Dark Tale Fantasy fans than her regular viewers generally agreed.

[I’m watching the stream and playing the game. Let’s save that area for last, lol]

[Yeah, if we start there, the rest will be boring]

“Okay, then… Let’s see where we are first…”

So she started moving in the opposite direction of the crowd, looking around.

“Is this… the Sunrise Academy?”

[? How do you know that?]

[Have you really played this before??]

[Saetbyeol granny…]

When she muttered that, the chat’s reaction changed again.

“What do you take me for? I may be young, but I’m a huge fan of the Dark Tale Fantasy series! Besides, you can learn all this from Triwiki.”

This time she managed a decent excuse and quickly moved on.

“Wow… this statue is still here…”

“It looks like the time of the Academy Siege, right? But the barrier is broken, so it’s a defeat event?”

“The progression is quite different from the original.”

As she started to comment, many viewers nodded in agreement.

[Yeah, seeing the broken magic circle, it looks like the Academy Siege.]

[Isn’t that near the endgame?]

[Maybe players intervened at the moment the Demon King was about to capture the academy?]

[That would be epic, lol]

[But seriously, why do you know so much, Saetbyeol?]

[COULD IT BE…?]

“Hey, over there?”

Ignoring some of the comments, she continued to move quickly, observing her surroundings intently.

“People are gathering!”

Suddenly, Saetbyeol’s eyes widened as she stopped moving.

“It’s the characters from Dark Tale Fantasy 2!”

Smiling brightly, she began walking towards the academy.

[Really??]

[Is this real? lol]

[It’s been so long, lol]

[Where’s our main hero, Frey?]

[Everyone’s here?]

[Where’s Kania? Kania, Kania, Kania!]

[Cat Lady~]

Soon after, the chat exploded with excitement.

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“Ugh, ugh…?”

Glare, who had been evacuating citizens under her light magic, rushed over, having heard that the situation was critical.

She looked around with a puzzled expression.

“What the heck is going on…?”

The first heroes, with wide eyes and only in their underwear, were spreading out in all directions.

“Kid, it’s no good. Don’t look.”

“Eek!”

Frey, who had been standing beside the bewildered Glare, muttered as he covered her eyes.

“Frey… What is all this?”

“…I don’t know either.”

Frey replied to Ruby, shaking his head.

Even he couldn’t fully comprehend what was happening.

Just moments ago, the first heroes had been fighting him, Ruby, and Irina fiercely. Now, they were all in their underwear and running off somewhere.

Boss HP: ○○○○●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●

Time Limit: 11h 30m

At the same time, a gigantic window had appeared above the academy.

“Hero! Look at that!”

“Huh?”

Glare pointed at the sky, but Frey could only see empty air.

“Kid, what are you looking at…”

Frey, looking up at the sky in confusion, suddenly turned his gaze sharply.

- Thump, thump, thump…

“Crazy.”

A multitude of Kim Han-byeols were running towards him.

“Stop, stop!!”

Panicking, Frey hid Glare behind him and drew his sword.

“…Huh?”

From behind him, Glare peeked out and saw words that only she could see.

> Frey’s cheeks, Frey’s cheeks, Frey’s cheeks

> Frey brother…

> Brother… am I going to die…?

> Look at him hiding the kid behind him, so sweet, lol

> I’ve missed you… True Hero Frey…

> Show us your panties, brother (wiggles)

These crazy chat messages floated above the Panty Squad, who had just seen the protagonist of the second series.

“Go away!!!”

Terrified, Glare started flailing and shooting magic missiles wildly.

> Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh

> Just dodge it, easy~

> She looks familiar somehow

> Magic Missile! Dodge it!

But the Panty Squad easily dodged her attacks, rolling on the ground with their eyes wide open.

“Sniff…”

As Glare started to cry and back away from the bizarre scene, Ruby, who had been silent until now, spoke up, sweating.

“Frey.”

“Huh?”

The users, who had been fixated on Frey, turned their attention to her all at once.

“”…””

A tense silence ensued.

> Wow, is that bitch here too??

> How many times did I have to reset because of her

> Let’s get her, fuck that bitch

> Charge~

> But why is she here? Next to Frey?

As the mood among the users changed, Ruby, feeling some kind of trauma, clung to Frey, teary-eyed.

“I’m scared, Frey…”

“…”

“Hug me…”

Frey, caught off guard, hugged her tightly, and silence fell once more.

> Why are they acting like this? Has the story changed?

> Her disposition… a girl?

> Come to think of it, the boss isn’t her.

> Are they a couple? A couple? A couple?

> Charge~ Charge~ Charge~

Just as the users started emitting a threatening aura towards the two, a massive explosion echoed in the distance.

- Boom, boom, boom!!!

Something large crashed to the ground, sending shockwaves in all directions.

“…Huh?”

Glare, caught between the retreating Frey and Ruby, looked up to see the source of the noise.

“rmaksgodododododo!!”

Aishi, battered and bruised, rose from the ground, her face pale, emitting strange frequencies.

> Demon King! Your attacks are awesome!!!

> Hng… Mesugaki 1 Demon King sis…

> The attack patterns are too easy? Is it because it’s still Phase 1?

> Bring Ruby, where’s Ruby? Only Ruby is the Demon King, only Ruby is the Demon King, only Ruby is the Demon King

> Who wants to glitch out of the map? Looks like you can do it with a bug?

> Guys, did you see the sun in the sky? It keeps shaking with each attack, seems like a gimmick lol

The Panty Squad, throwing off their clothes and swarming towards her, buzzed around Aishi.

“Hero… I’m scared.”

“…Me too.”

Glare, having witnessed true madness at too young of an age, was utterly terrified.

1. girls who are small, young, provocative, suggestive, sexual, and brash towards adults