Chapter 542

Chapter 542

Side Story 18

Pluto.

A short man with a long white and stiff beard, he was a Ranker who had barely climbed the Tower to the top.

Of course, being a Ranker already demonstrated some talent, but in the world of Rankers, he was just an ordinary character with nothing special.

However, his real talent was in a completely different place.

"Strength cannot be quantified by numbers alone."

He found his strength elsewhere.

"The same goes for points, can't they be quantified?"

From that moment, Pluto began accumulating money like crazy.

Leaning on Olympus, he monopolized the supply of food from various Floors.

Major foods like rice, wheat, and corn fell into his hands.

In this way, by monopolizing distribution, it didn't take long before he amassed an exorbitant amount of points.

Starting his meteoric ascent, he soon ranked among the High-Rankers, and Olympus, now dependent on him for food supply, attempted to intervene.

But.

"I prefer to leave Olympus."

Pluto, as if he no longer needed their support, left Olympus on his own.

Even after that, he continued expanding his business empire.

The richer he became, the higher his Ranking climbed.

Ranking 103.

With the massive amount of points he accumulated, he became a High-Ranker on the verge of reaching a double-digit ranking.

"Why is Pluto here?"

"That guy who wouldn't even look twice if it wasn't something that made him money..."

"Is he coveting the prize?"

"5 million points are money for that guy?"

Of course, 5 million points were a considerable amount, but for Pluto, it was an insignificant amount, no more and no less.

So, the reason Pluto participated in this tournament was...

"Is he coveting the position of General Chief?"

About a hundred participants surrounded Pluto.

For anyone looking at them, it was evident they were protecting Pluto and harassing the other participants.

Each of them was a warrior with the strength of a Ranker.

It was impossible to imagine how many points would be needed to have them all under his control as lackeys.

"Everyone, leave the competition. If you do, nothing will happen to you."

Faced with Pluto's intimidation, someone stepped forward decisively.

"Even if you climb like that, you'll never win."

An admirable boldness even in front of a hundred Rankers.

Creating dozens of Mana Spheres around him, he demonstrated his willingness to fight at any moment. (Note: Previously called: Mana Cannon)

"I've seen that guy somewhere..."

"Lee Seong Yun?"

"It's Lee Seong Yun!"

"A companion of Hargan?"

Participants who recognized the man exclaimed.

Lee Seong-Yun.

A genius who ascended the Tower alongside Hargan, recognized as one of the fastest climbers in history among Rankers.

He was known for his artistic mastery of Mana Spheres.

"I've heard of Lee Seong Yun. Although his name isn't as famous as Hargan's."

Pluto didn't flinch even at the appearance of Lee Seong Yun.

After all, this Great Celestial War was a battlefield for Rankers aspiring to the position of General Chief of the Celestial Realm.

It wasn't surprising that a Ranker like Lee Seong Yun appeared, and even if he were a higher Ranker, it wouldn't be unusual.

Instead, he felt disappointed.

"But I don't understand why they're so surprised. Seeing how amazed they are at a kid like that, I can see the level of this seed."

A mocking smile formed on Pluto's lips. His gaze toward the participants surrounding him, including Lee Seong Yun, was no different from the one given to a beast or an insect.

"No wonder. Most of the talented participants are on that side."

"You didn't come to this side either?"

"I flatly refused. I said I didn't need more companions."

"How foolish."

"Now that I think about it, I haven't heard the reason."

"Reason?"

"Why are you still recruiting unnecessary companions? What benefit do you get from winning here?"

Lee Seong Yun's doubt was valid.

After all, it was Pluto who participated in an event without a monetary reward.

"It's about the Ranking."

"Ranking?"

"I am the richest in this Tower. Even the residents of the first floor know it."

Lee Seong Yun nodded.

His wealth was recognized by everyone, to the point where they called him "Pluto's pocket" for his inexhaustible wealth.

"It all started after that. My Ranking stopped rising. No matter how many points I accumulated or how much richer I became, my ranking remained stagnant."

'Victory is mine. Poor idiots.'

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Step-.

Strangely conspicuous steps. In this chaotic battlefield, they seemed completely out of place.

He felt relaxed.

And that was a greater threat to Lee Seong Yun than anything else.

"Who are you?"

"-Lee Ye."

The man pulled an arrow from his quiver on his back and introduced himself.

"My name is Lee Ye."

"...Lee Ye?"

Lee Seong Yun's eyes widened.

Lee Ye.

Any self-respecting Ranker had heard of him.

A Ranker without a Guild, operating alone and unaffiliated with anyone.

Nevertheless, he maintained a two-digit ranking, albeit right on the edge, at position 99.

"Why someone like you...?"

"I won't tell you twice..."

Geureuk, geureuk, geureuk-.

Lee Ye's bowstring slowly tightened.

"I also have my pride."

The arrowhead aimed at Lee Seong Yun's throat.

"So surrender. I don't want to trample on a sprout that's beginning to grow."

"I will if you go up. You're one of the candidates who can win this tournament."

Lee Ye was undoubtedly a Ranker with the potential to become the General Chief.

Even without participating much, he maintained a high ranking at position 99.

If he joined Celestial Realm and started participating actively, his ranking would undoubtedly rise dozens of positions in the blink of an eye.

However...

"Shoot."

Since he was on Pluto's side, Lee Seong Yun couldn't back down.

"At the same time, I'll also aim at the fat pig behind you."

"What a shame."

"What do you mean?"

"That a pig like that and a diamond like you die together."

Lee Ye smiled bitterly.

"But you'll understand, right? Because of my circumstances, I can't let that pig die."

Lee Ye's bowstring gradually loosened.

In the slowly flowing time.

Lee Seong Yun's eyes focused solely on Pluto, who was behind him.

'I'm not going to die.'

It was Pluto who was manipulating Lee Ye.

If he managed to eliminate that guy, the situation could change.

Dodge Lee Ye's arrow and attack Pluto.

Lee Seong Yun concentrated a large number of Mana Spheres at a single point for that purpose.

"The moment you shoot the arrow."

Kiuuuuut-.

"I will also aim at his neck."

At the moment the intricately interwoven Mana Spheres emitted a thunderous sound...

Tic-.

Lee Ye's arrow was released with a surprisingly small sound.

Very different from what was expected.

"...Eh?"

From Lee Seong Yun's mouth, who couldn't react to the approaching arrow, came a voice of bewilderment.

Lee Ye's arrow was known to pierce mountains and cross the moon and sun in the sky.

Who would have imagined it would fly with such a weak sound?

It was already too late to move the Mana Spheres concentrated in a single point.

The arrow flew straight towards Lee Seong Yun's throat.

And at that moment...

"You have grown a lot."

Tic-.

Shuaa-.

A sword that interposed itself in Lee Seong Yun's field of vision cut Lee Ye's arrow in half.

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