Episode 153. Masquerade Ball (3)
“I am not Rick’s colleague or subordinate.”
With a tone that oozes dryness.
“Rather, he is working for me.”
The goblin spat out an absurd fact.
Could it be…
that he was higher than Rick, the middle manager?
pounding! pounding! pounding!
heart beating fast.
Downy hair stood up all over his body.
‘This is where the giant appeared.’
That means that this goblin is one of the only seven ‘senior administrators’ in the Tower of Trials.
Existences outside of the standard that even the gods of the tower cannot treat carelessly.
Even Jin-hyeok didn’t meet all seven senior managers until he reached the top of the tower.
The meaning of this meeting was special because it was covered by a veil.
[Lv8 ‘Eye of Gluttony’ is activated!]
[The level difference between the target and the target is extreme.]
[The ‘Luck’ stat and ‘Adaptive’ stat are additionally activated!]
[‘Eye of Gluttony’ activates the target’s level. Failed to see through the status window.] I
tried using it just in case, but what returned was a red status window indicating failure.
Even if I used ‘luck’ and ‘adaptive’, I couldn’t get over it.
As expected, the level of senior managers should be comparable to that of deities. Or even higher than that.
still.
‘not bad.’
It would not have been easy for even quite a few rankers to hold their own in a meeting with a senior manager.
It felt as if the inside of the store would burn with just the magical power flowing out of it.
If it had been in the past, he would have passed out or collapsed, unable to bear the pressure.
But now it’s different.
It was felt that the gap with the opponent was not so wide as to be unbearable.
‘It’s not far.’
yeah it wasn’t far
We can catch up much quicker than in the past.
It may even be possible to surpass rather than catch up.
in the not-too-distant future.
When I thought that, I was able to regain my composure like pouring ice cold water on my head.
“Hmm. That doesn’t sound like much of a surprise. Besides, you can easily endure this energy. To be honest, it’s embarrassing on my part.”
“I was actually a bit surprised because I didn’t expect to meet a senior manager in a place like this, but I’ve been through more embarrassing things than this. Thanks to that, I’ve become a person who can’t be bothered to do that.”
“Hoo. Are you saying you know about us?”
“I kind of heard it. As for the rumors about the seven ‘untitled kings’.”
In the words of Jinhyeok.
“…!”
This time, the goblin’s expression suddenly changed.
Unlike before, I can read it on my face.
“It seems that you are using the word “surprising no matter how hard it is” at a time like this. haha. Indeed… I’m very curious as to how he came to know that information…”
“That would be against the rules of the Tower.”
“Even the rules of the Tower… haha! you’re right. You are right. That’s an area I shouldn’t cross. Anyway, it’s fun. It almost makes me think that what Rick heard about player Jinhyeok Kang was an understatement, not an exaggeration.”
“You may have many questions about me, but the important thing is that I found one of the managers hiding in the city, right?”
Jinhyuk smiled smirkingly.
Is it some kind of Easter egg?
There are several hidden quests hidden in this masquerade ball.
Like now, finding middle managers disguised as monsters all over the city.
And for the players who found it, a pretty decent reward was to follow.
The goblins knew that too, so they didn’t ask any more about the background of the information.
“Let me formally introduce myself. My name is Hasting. The manager who manages the first floor of the tower. I usually run the store here and make decisions about trivial matters.”
It’s trivial things…
To think that a senior manager in charge of the tower’s big and small things would talk like that.
I wonder how devastatingly devastating an incident would be if the word “important” came out of his mouth.
“This is Kang Jin-hyeok.”
Jinhyeok also introduced himself briefly.
“Player Kang Jin-hyeok found one of the managers, so of course we should give him a reasonable reward. If so, what would you like? If you wish, we can tailor a top-notch suit for you free of charge.”
Are you kidding?
I didn’t come all the way here just to get something like that.
“Clothes made by artisans aren’t bad either. I’ll specify this time. I would like to get one more invitation instead.”
“If it’s an invitation…”
“Because you can’t go to a party and leave someone behind.”
“This is true. You’re asking quite a bit too much.”
“Since you have done the unreasonable, you are asking for the unreasonable. Perhaps the only player who found the Administrator was me?”
Although he hadn’t lost once, Hastings seemed to rather like that kind of fierceness.
“Puhaha! That is also true. It is a natural right to demand a reasonable price.”
An exhilarating burst of light burst out.
“ah! And the clothes of the two of you don’t have to take measurements. Because I already know. As a personal service, I will prepare something suitable for you.”
“thank you.”
“I know for sure that you are a great person. But be careful.”
Hastings jokingly added a word.
“There are some pretty interesting mix of players coming to the ballroom right now. Those who feel like the same kind as player Kang Jin-hyuk.”
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After breaking up with Hastings, Jinhyeok spent time in an empty lot on the outskirts of the city.
About 2 hours left before midnight.
Until then, you’ll be able to enjoy a bit of leisure.
“ruler. here! right good Next is this way.”
Jinhyeok threw one magic stone at each sweet potato.
“mosquito!”
Sweet potato jumped around and ate the magic stone Jinhyeok threw.
misread. Misleading!
Just like a puppy eating a bone snack.
Sweet Potato kept mouthing.
“okay. Eat a lot. our cutie.”
Jinhyeok smiled at his mother and nodded.
After all, there is nothing more rewarding than seeing your pet grow up.
Even if I fed all the magic stones I received from Caracal, it wouldn’t be a waste.
ah!
Come to think of it…
Jinhyeok, who had been feeding for a while, got up from his seat as if he remembered something.
A unique ability that was copied while drinking with Caracal on the 7th floor.
The opportunity to test it was now.
‘It’s the best condition that the empty lot is so wide and it’s even dark.’
If someone else is watching, you can’t use your skills recklessly, but if there are few people like this, you’ll be able to practice to your heart’s content.
[Inherent ability ‘White Beast’ is activated.]
[Attack power and attack speed increase by 15% for 5 minutes.]
[The possessed weapon is given the ‘invisibility’ effect.
] The degree varies.]
As the golden parchment unfolded, the unique ability that Caracal used was activated.
white beast.
Literally, it is the ability to maximize attack power while hiding the gap between weapons.
Jinhyeok glanced at the fang in his hand.
‘It’s impossible to hide it completely because the skill level is still low.’
Translucent would be a more appropriate term.
It was enough to confuse the vision, but that was all.
For those who are accustomed to fighting to some extent, this level was not a big threat.
‘Still, if I continue to raise my proficiency, it will be quite useful later.’
Translucent and transparent are completely different stories.
Because if you can fake spacing perfectly, nothing is more annoying than that.
Especially if you’re fighting for your life with someone you’ve never seen before.
good.
Then…
[Lv10 ‘Glacier Formation’ is activated.] As the
white snowflakes flew away, the blade became a little blurry.
In addition, through the ‘element of fire’, it made the vision even more dizzy.
Roaring!
Late evening when the sun has gone down.
in an empty lot. Snowflakes and fireworks were combined in one place.
“Huuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu…”
Jinhyeok, who has been breathing, uses his unique abilities and skills in succession.
The hand holding the sword extended forward.
The feet smoothly spread the center of gravity.
like that.
Talent permeated through the grave of the sword.
The unmarried sword’s herbivorous diet.
It was reproduced through a sharp dagger and began to go out.
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How much time has passed?
Jinhyeok, who was wielding a dagger in a trance, finally stopped moving.
“Hee-eok, hee-eok, hee-eok.”
His parched lungs desperately craved oxygen.
It feels like every cell in my body is screaming.
After an hour of frantic movement, all stamina was exhausted.
However, rather than saying it was difficult….
The corners of his mouth went up in excitement, saying ‘It’s fun’.
I don’t know if it’s because it’s been a while.
Acquiring new skills and practicing the linkages between those skills were insanely fun.
It was to the point where even the sweat that drenched his whole body was eagerly approaching.
‘I mean, I can’t give up training for this taste.’
That was when Jinhyeok was catching his breath.
“Can I ask you one thing?”
Alice, who was sitting in a chair, opened her mouth.
I wondered if the sugar level had dropped because he kept looking sullen, but that doesn’t seem to be the case again.
“Ask me anything.”
“I have only met one senior manager. On the 40th floor of the tower too. It was all about meeting by chance.”
“Senior managers aren’t the kind of guys you get to meet so easily.”
“What is that reaction! You’re a senior manager!? I guess it’s because I met an Egyptian godhead, so I can’t feel it, but those guys are the ones who make the rules for this tower!”
Alice raised her voice.
It was quite frustrating and absurd, so my eyes trembled.
but.
“I know.”
“what?”
“How dangerous these guys are, and what kind of consequences they could face if we looked at them lightly. I know everything.”
Jinhyeok answered dryly.
But it was by no means an easy answer.
Like the monologue of a worn-out regressor who has experienced everything.
Those words carried an unknown weight.
“How the hell do you know so much? You even knew that they were kings of no arms. The existence of the crown was only known to me and the damn Exension among the family heads…”
The crown is a hidden piece to see the top of the tower, and is the highest level of holy relic that symbolizes the power of the tower.
The fact that each faction was frantic to expand their territories. It was to finally obtain that crown and rise to the position of monarch.
But Alice wouldn’t know.
Gather all the crowns that symbolize the absolute in the tower.
Climb to the 50th floor.
The fact that there is a player who conquered the end of that floor.
“I am me.”
That’s enough.
No further explanation needed.
Jinhyeok took out another large magic crystal and handed it to Sweet Potato.
Wow wow!
“mosquito!”
The sweet potato swallowed the magic stone like a crab hiding its eyes and gently waggled its tail.
A pink tongue gently licked Jinhyuk’s palm.
“…ha. Well, I wasn’t expecting an answer. okay. You’re my contractor. I’m with you now, so that’s enough.”
Elise let out a small sigh as if she had given up.
It would be useless to ask any more anyway, and it is an unchanging fact that Jinhyeok’s overwhelming strength and absurd information are reassuring.
As long as we’re on the same side, there won’t be a stronger contractor than this one.
But just then
Status windows appeared one by one in front of Jinhyeok and Alice.
[The ‘made-to-order’ suit has arrived from Hastings.]
A phrase indicating that the long-awaited suit is ready.
“Is it time to go soon?”
The time has finally come for the long-awaited prom.
What kind of guys will arrive?
How many opportunities can you extract from it?
I was already looking forward to it.
