Chapter 217

Chapter 217

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Chapter 217: Unexpectedness (2)

For the first time, Yeongwoo had this thought: Where and by whom is the returnee’s room managed?

Certainly, the military contractor, ‘Toma,’ supplies items like laser cannons, but isn’t this more like sponsored goods?

‘After paying taxes, it seems that new weapons are being stocked, so maybe they’re managed directly by a cosmic government or something.’

Anyway, with a mixture of anticipation and worry, Yeongwoo rushed towards the bedroom with the television.

Tap!

Then, the blank expression on the faces of Kim Taejoon’s family, who had been watching the screen, came into view first.

‘I wonder what’s going on?’

As Yeongwoo entered the bedroom with growing anxiety, Seok quickly pointed her finger at the television screen.

“Please take a look at that.”

Following where she pointed, Yeongwoo’s eyes widened, just like the rest of the room.

“What... what is that?”

This time, there was a pile of rocks in the returnee’s room.

“Huh.”

With an expression of disbelief, Yeongwoo approached the television, and what was seen on the large screen were the ‘Three Friends,’ gathered around a large screen.

There was also a large television set, probably funded by the substantial public points earned through laser bombardment.

― So, can you see it clearly? That thing.

Finally, General Kim Younghyeom looked at the pile of rocks in the distance with a rubbery expression.

“Yes, I see it clearly. But what is it? It doesn’t look like a weapon this time.”

When Yeongwoo expressed his disappointment, General Kim tilted his head.

Then he pointed the transparent camera towards the menu on the screen.

― Can you see it? It says ‘Figurehead.’

As Yeongwoo peered at the menu on the screen, indeed, under the category of laser bombardment, there was an item called ‘Figurehead’ written.

And above that, as before, there was a blank space, indicating that it was locked.

However, even after confirming this much, Yeongwoo still looked puzzled.

“Yes... Figurehead. It’s definitely an unusual item, but why is this?”

Figurehead.

Usually, it refers to an ornament attached to the bow of a ship.

However, in the returnee’s room, there was not even a small pond to float a ship, and more importantly...

‘It’s called a figurehead, but in reality, it could just be a decoration like a statue erected in a park. Given how empty the returnee’s room is.’

Of course, as the next generation product of the laser cannon, it was assumed that it would have some functionality.

But General Kim Younghyeom’s thoughts were completely different.

― Take a closer look at this.

As General Kim rushed towards the pile of rocks on the other side where the television had fallen, the size of the rock pile, which had been roughly the size of a small hill just a moment ago, began to grow much larger than expected.

“Huh...?”

Not only were there more parts for the ‘Figurehead’ called up by the general through the menu than expected.

― Can you see clearly now? Why do you think this space exists?

The location where the Figurehead parts were pouring down was far away from the generator, about 200 meters away to the naked eye.

“Well... something seems odd.”

Yeongwoo could finally admit it.

The location of the Figurehead was indeed mysterious.

It seemed as if the space from the generator to the Figurehead had been secured in advance.

Moreover,

— Do you see the laser cannon position we first completed?

General Kim pointed outside the screen with his finger.

“Well... I can’t see it on my screen right now, but I have a rough idea of where it is.”

As Yeongwoo said this, General Kim walked back towards the direction of the laser cannon.

Then, the image of the laser cannon’s firing base, located tens of meters away from the generator, began to appear on Yeongwoo’s screen.

— Do you know what that is?

General Kim spoke with even more excitement than before.

“Anyway, let’s look into it later.”

After saying this, Yeongwoo told his father and Seok,

“I’m going to take a short nap in the other room now. If I can’t wake up even after 11 o’clock, please wake me up.”

Then Jeonggu hesitated and asked,

“If you can’t wake up, you want us to wake you up by force?”

“Yes.”

Yeongwoo himself might have thought waking up from sleep was trivial, but at least Jeonggu didn’t share the same sentiment.

To him, his crazy son, Jeong Yeongwoo, was a giant who could engage in physical fights even against dragons.

Imagine, someone waking up from unconsciousness due to interference from someone else.

“If you swing your arm in your sleep, the person standing in front of you might get a broken waist, even if it’s the Strongest Sword. So, it’s better if you wake up on your own if possible.”

As Jeonggu spoke seriously, Yeongwoo initially thought his father was joking and tried to laugh, but soon his expression stiffened.

“Ah, that’s not entirely wrong.”

With that, he entrusted his weapons to the goblin and started walking towards the star room.

“Then wake me up from afar.”

“Huh?”

“Tell him to blow a horn or throw a sword or something.”

“Y-you crazy.”

But Jeonggu found himself unconsciously fiddling with the sword at his waist.

And so did Yeongwoo.

“As long as you doesn’t throw with full force, I won’t die. I’ll wake up and stop it.”

“Really?”

“Yes.”

It wasn’t an unfounded statement.

Besides the two slaves, Yeongwoo had another backup.

「One-eyed Sentry」 – Mutant Cornea

【Stands guard when you fall asleep.】

The One-eyed Sentry gathered messages that the wearer missed while sleeping and woke them up if there were any signs of danger nearby.

So if his crazy father really threw a sword, the One-eyed Sentry would detect it and wake Yeongwoo up.

“But if you aim for the neck and end up killing me, Dad will have to wield the title of Strongest Sword, you know?”

“... ”

Yeongwoo buried himself in the bed in the other room, leaving behind his father’s horrified expression.

“Ugh.”

Such warmth that made him groan involuntarily.

Yeongwoo drifted off to sleep just like that.

And upon seeing his son like this, Jeonggu...

“...!”

As soon as he confirmed Yeongwoo’s breathing had calmed down, he took out a dagger from his embrace and threw it.

Hwaaah!

Toward Yeongwoo’s forearm, who was already asleep.

And then...

Swoosh!

Just before the blade touched his skin, Yeongwoo’s body twitched for a moment, and in the blink of an eye, he deflected the dagger.

Thud!

“Good Lord, are you really insane?”

“Uh, aren’t you sleeping yet?”

“I was awake because of your nonsense.”

However, Yeongwoo’s words were a lie.

On his left eye, there was a red eyeball mark, the activation sign of the One-eyed Sentry.

“Don’t annoy me. Wake me up at 11.”

Yeongwoo squeezed his temples and lay back on the bed.

And this time, he truly fell into a deep sleep.

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