CH 71

. tower dweller (2)

Seeing Yoo Chun-young's reaction, Jin-hyeok bit his lip.

'The prediction was right.'

No matter how strong the mana that flowed out of the Tower of Trials, it was not enough for a person the size of Yoo Chun-young to fall into a coma.

In fact, just looking at the stats and skills checked through 'Eyes of Gluttony', he was a top-class ranker.

That's right.

'It means that there was something that pushed Yoo Chun-young to the limit.'

It goes without saying, but among non-players, there is no one who can face Yoo Chun-young.

Even if you look at it all over the world.

Only those living in the Tower of Trials are capable of such a thing.

Jinhyuk made a major premise based on such assumptions.

Yoo Chun-young made the premise that he had already met the resident.

Heh heh. You really have a knack for surprising people. How far in the world are you planning to lift the heart of an old man?

Yoo Chun-young let out a sigh of relief.

Can I take it as a sign that my prediction was correct?

You're right. The day the tower first appeared, someone came to me.

Jinhyuk's eyes narrowed.

This is a story about residents.

The question is, what floor is that guy on... .

Can you tell me something like specific characteristics? Appearance, armament, fighting style. Anything is fine.

He was an Asian with long black hair and white clothes. His weapon was a sword... he was very fierce. I've never seen anyone wielding a quick sword that fast.

If you are an Asian who uses a sword?

I know who you are.

' He belongs to the Moorim.'

A huge force on the 21st floor of the tower, Moorim.

As the leading force that dominates the entire 21st floor, they move very aggressively to reach the upper floors of the tower.

'Even when I was playing Tower, I was in a lot of trouble because of those guys.'

If there is a threat to their actions, they are mercilessly removed.

If necessary, conciliatory by any means and methods.

A group of only people who are like leeches to the point that they really shiver.

Jinhyuk frowned.

After all, the most troublesome guys crawled out.

Are you familiar with them?

Roughly.

Heh heh, that's right. I knew that too.

Yoo Chun-young nodded her head.

And he opened his mouth again.

Can I ask you one thing this time?

of course.

I've known Korean high-ranking officials and high-ranking guilds, but you seem to know a lot more than we do. Even the best Koreans didn't know who came out of the tower.

That's right.

Because Moorim existed on the 21st floor.

Of course, there are no players who have been there.

Only one.

'Except me... .'

Jinhyuk remained silent, neither affirming nor denying.

Oh, I'm not trying to ask. I just want to find someone with whom I can put my hopes in the dark future of mankind.

You mean I'm the target?

I don't know anything else, but since I've met so many people this age, even if I didn't like it, I liked one thing.

The corners of Yoo Chun-young's lips went up.

Human eyes.

who lived by mouth.

My insides are empty, but I'm just slurping my words.

As the years and experience accumulated, the discernment of discerning them could not help but improve.

You seem to be overestimating me.

Do you think it's overrated? From my point of view, it's the players in the world who are overestimated. It's only been two months, and you're just classifying them based on the amount of mana or unique abilities? That's ridiculous.

There is a saying that it takes at least 10,000 hours to master a field.

Rome is not built in a day.

By the way, the world has changed and they think they have become strong just because they have gained one ability.

Yoo Chun-young didn't like all of this.

"But, you are different. What do you mean? It feels like it has been worn out countless times? The bitter taste of victory and defeat that you have tasted before and after birth. And you can see the skillfulness of overcoming it."

Not to that extent.

Fuhaha! You're even humble. However, you can't hide the slack that comes naturally.

Yoo Chun-young burst out laughing as if happily.

Of course, I forgot to add a word.

Don't worry, I won't tell anyone about you.

this would be true

Yoo Chun-young is not the kind of person who will go anywhere and open his mouth recklessly.

Besides, no one would believe me if I said anything.

By the way. You saved my life and even used a precious elixir, so I want to repay you with something... Is there anything you want?

At Yoo Chun-young's words, Jin-hyuk stopped.

The most prestigious martial artist in Korea.

Not only did he swept the world championships, but he also learned hundreds of martial artists.

Of course, the money and treasures you have will be beyond your imagination.

Actually, I need one thing. Can I tell you anything?

Don't worry, just tell me.

Obviously, did you say 'anything' with your own mouth?

Jinhyuk's lips twisted slightly.

No matter how polite they were to the East, they didn't want to be polite when the opportunity came.

If you're hungry, you should say you want to eat, because the story of a scholar who starved to death while gaining face was by far the only specification.

I would like to receive the 'Double Dragon Sword' in the old man's possession.

Admiral Yi Sun-sin's sword miraculously recovered after being lost for a long time.

The name of a legendary weapon that was not pushed even against the relics existing in the tower came out.

Cheap, twin dragon swords?

This time, an earthquake occurred in Yoo Chun-young's pupil.

It seems that he did not know that he would ask for it.

I'm sure it wasn't a difficult request, was it?

Jinhyuk smiled brightly.

An innocent and bright smile spread across his face.

Hmm. It's difficult! I'm not the type of person to say two things with one mouth.

Yoo Chun-young straightened her expression.

I was a little surprised, but the other person was a benefactor who saved a life.

Even if he asked for all of his property instead of the twin dragon swords, he was willing to give it to him.

I'll soften it up and send it to you tomorrow. Is there anything else you need?

Yes. That's enough.

I took everything I needed.

Now it's time to leave here.

But, that's when Jinhyuk was about to turn around.

"This is only a story I heard through an unofficial route."

Yoo Chun-young opened her mouth for the last time.

There is information that people who came down from the tower contacted Chinese players.

...!

Be careful.

It may not be just the things in the tower that humanity has to worry about.

Yoo Chun-young carefully warned of the worst.

I'll keep that in mind.

Jinhyuk nodded slowly.

After finishing his work with Yoo Chun-young, Jin-hyeok headed straight to Lotte Signiel.

A lot of things happened, but in the end everything went as planned.

A huge amount of money, new information, and Yoo Chun-young's mind and twin dragon swords.

I ate only the tastiest ones.

'The pockets are also thick, so I should enjoy a proper rest.'

Normally, luxury is a luxury that you would not even be able to afford.

Suite rooms costing more than 2 million won per night were more than the cost of living in a month in the past.

However, now that he has earned tens of billions of dollars from healers, he no longer has to worry about money.

Jinhyeok, who had canceled a one-year stay with a membership, headed upstairs listening to the numerous benefits SIGNIEL has to offer.

Rumble!

As the door opened, the view of the hotel suite came into view.

Marble floors and colorful chandeliers.

Various furniture imported from Italy and Germany boasted a splendid appearance.

Of course, Hwaryongjeomjeong is a glass window where you can see the night view of Seoul at a glance.

Great.

Jinhyuk exclaimed.

That's why money is good.

As I sat down on a soft bed with a light welcome drink, it felt like the fatigue I had accumulated over the years was rushing in at once.

To be honest, I just wanted to sleep like this.

This is because the warm goose quilt was so soft.

However, if I had spent the long vacation just sleeping, I would have hit the ground and regretted it when I went to the 4th floor.

'I need to take a light shower and then eat.'

After Jinhyuk called for room service, he headed to the shower room.

Did 20 minutes pass like that?

Jinhyuk, who came out of the living room, had to be surprised once again.

Top-quality steaks with truffle and thick salmon sashimi, as well as lobsters, caviar, and European cheeses were all over the table.

It was so huge that even 5 people couldn't eat it.

Jinhyuk cut the steak with a knife and fork.

The slightly burnt outer part cracked, revealing a pink flesh.

The gravy of the mouth-watering material filled my mouth.

Here, the wine 'Chateau la Fleurdo', which is called the water drop of the gods, was served.

Wow !

crazy

The taste is completely different from the old and damp rice, fresh kimchi, and the soybean paste stew that sticks to the bottom of the pot.

Happiness comes after hard work, and because there was a difficult past, the happiness of the present shines even more.

But it was at that time that we were enjoying our dinner in full swing.

Familiar content flowed from the TV turned on to appease the emptiness.

[Mr. Eunseok, what do you think is the most effective way to climb the tower?]

A special feature related to the Tower of Trials.

A woman announcer and a man with an impressive smile were talking about T.O.P.

'Dangun', considered as the strongest in Korea

It was Jang Eun-seok, a ranker belonging to the guild.

[Well, there are two ways to get stronger in the Tower of Trials. The first is how to hone or level up your unique abilities and skills.]

[Like, like a game?]

[you're right. As you get stronger, you can clear more difficult dungeons and labyrinths.]

[Then, what about the second method?]

[It is just using coins.]

[This is the currency that can only be used in the Tower of Trials.]

[Yes. I think the power to purchase better items is the best way to become a ranker. Until now, the dollar was the key currency that moved the world, but in the future, coins will be the key currency that moves the world. I am also looking to the future and investing all the coins I have collected so far to upgrade the broadcasting system.]

Jinhyuk, who was listening quietly, snorted.

'Investing coins in the broadcasting system... .'

Currently, a trend is forming among players to upgrade the broadcasting system of individual channels in order to attract more subscribers.

Of course, that's a funny joke.

What do you do when you promote a hundred days and put up colorful thumbnails?

Is the most important thing empty?

'Even if it is not exposed at the top of the screen. It doesn't matter if it's an unknown channel.'

quality.

Only the overwhelming performance and directing that only the deceased could do was the power to captivate the subscribers.

[The fourth floor is said to be open, but no one has entered the fourth floor yet. Could you please explain this part?]

The announcer changed the topic.

[That's because the fourth floor is structured so that the rest of the players can enter only when the player who opened the door on that floor declares that they will attack. Of course, if the first attacker does not challenge after ten days, other people can enter.]

[Aha. There was such a condition. Then why doesn't he climb the tower?]

[haha. Naturally. The 4th floor is an area where a large-scale zombie wave gathers, and you can only clear it by defending the base. Besides, there is only one chance to challenge the 4th floor itself.]

[Is it the end if I fail even once? Without a second chance?]

[In the game, if it fails, it ends up being reset to level 1, but in reality, humanity will immediately perish. In that sense, you only get one chance.]

[I can't... .]

[Yes. It will take at least a month or two more because it is impossible for a player called Unknown to attack unless they join hands with large guilds. At least that much preparation period is required to gather the necessary personnel and resources.]

[Are you saying that less than that is difficult?]

[I'm betting on my name. If you go in there without proper preparation, you will only increase the difficulty of Zombie Wave by leaps and bounds. What if the earlier you go, the better the rewards? I can't stand wave 5 and the base will be destroyed. A common-sense person would never do such a thing.]

However, in the following message,

[[player 'unknown']

You have declared an attack on the 4th floor.]

The announcer who was happily conducting the broadcast.

[All players who will challenge the 4th floor, please prepare.]

Jang Eun-seok answered with a leisurely smile.

[In the next 8 hours, the first wave begins.]

And all the viewers who watched it.

[If you can't block a total of 100 waves, humanity will perish.]

Stop, I'm at a loss for words.