Chapter 414. < Episode 128. Waste of time (3). >
8.
– Is it the first time you receive the VVIP service that the Explorers Guild is preparing for? really?
When the news was announced that BJ Grand Mage would receive event NPCs through the explorer’s guild, most people thought.
– But why did the explorers guild suddenly provide free services to BJ Grand Mage? It’s not because you’re a fan of BJ Grand Mage, right?
ㄴ Isn’t it because they want to check their VVIP service through BJ Grand Mage?
This time, the BJ Archmage is not helping, but helping.
– Well, it’s not easy even for the explorer’s guild to catch named monsters in the infinite maze. It’s been a while, but didn’t the Explorers Guild have a hard time catching the named monster, Argos?
ㄴ Among the players in the infinite labyrinth right now, who other than BJ Archmage can say that catching named names is easy?
ㄴ Even that BJ master mage wouldn’t be easy, right? Isn’t the stage completely different from the time of the fallen elemental lord?
ㄴ Anyway, even a party that managed to catch a guardian of the fallen has been wiped out while catching named monsters in the infinite maze.
First of all, the hunting ground called Infinite Maze and the named monster that appeared there were not gifts that could be exchanged as favors.
Even the explorer’s guild needed as much preparation and determination as hunting boss monsters when hunting named monsters.
– And also publicity. Honestly, who watches Explorers Guild live broadcasts or videos these days? Isn’t BJ Grand Mage much more popular? It’s like getting on BJ Grand Mage Coin once.
ㄴ That’s right, so you’re giving out an undisclosed skill card called Dragon’s Chest as a reward, right?
ㄴ I don’t know what dragon sweat is, but it doesn’t seem to be an ordinary skill.
Moreover, if this task is completed well, a huge reward is given to the BJ master mage.
In many ways, no matter how anyone looked at it, it looked like the explorer’s guild was asking BJ Archmage for a favor.
“It’s not like a fucking guild.”
From the point of view of the Explorers Guild, it was an indescribably humiliating appearance.
“Why the hell do we have to treat BJ Grand Mage while listening to this?”
In particular, the sense of humiliation felt by the explorers guild members who remained in the infinite labyrinth was inevitably great.
Because they were the real power of the Explorers Guild.
That was the case with Scard, a member of the explorer guild, who was vomiting anger right now.
“If I had known it would be like this, I would have just made a face madam.”
Usually, the real people of the guild were the players who achieved the highest level.
What level is the highest level? Which hunting ground are they currently hunting? Because that changed the evaluation of the guild.
However, the Explorers Guild was different.
There were two main types of main teams in the Explorers Guild.
One is a pioneering team that progresses the game and raises levels to match the reputation of the top 10 guilds.
The other is the infrastructure team that builds a VVIP-only service infrastructure by properly attacking hunting grounds while the face madam team only cares about the game itself.
Of course, due to the nature of the explorer guild, the main team among these two teams was the infrastructure team.
Not only is it more difficult to make a safe road to the top than climbing to the top of the mountain quickly, and the revenue and power of the Explorers Guild comes from VVIPs, not live broadcasts or videos for the general public.
Scard was one of the main members of the infrastructure team.
“I wish I had known that I would end up taking care of a guy like BJ the Great Mage.”
From the standpoint of Scard, who is proud of his role as well as confident in his skills, the situation right now can’t be good.
It wasn’t just that.
“I agree. I never thought the day would come when I would be evaluated by the BJ Archmage.”
“No matter how BJ the Great Mage is, this isn’t it.”
Other infrastructure team members were also dissatisfied with the current situation, just like Scard.
That was it.
Then how about this one?”
Margo, a member of the infrastructure team who was listening to the story, made a suggestion to her colleagues.
“This is just a really good service.”
“what?”
“Isn’t it? The only order given to us from the beginning was to waste as much time as possible from BJ Grand Mage. You didn’t say anything about the method, so you’re saying we can do whatever we want, right?”
Everyone nodded lightly at Margo’s words.
“And think about it. Which is more time consuming: setting the table or feeding slowly? And from the point of view of BJ Archmage, which one is more annoying?”
Everyone kept their mouths shut.
Silence was the most definite answer, and Margot asked back as if to confirm it.
“Are you agreeing with me?”
Of course, there was silence again.
News came through the silence.
“BJ Grand Mage joined as a guide.”
9.
Most people have questions when they hear about the explorer guild’s VVIP service.
would that help?
Conversely, those who received the Explorers Guild’s VVIP service did not raise any questions about the quality of their service.
“My name is Margo, and I’m from the Infinity Maze’s infrastructure team.”
That’s why Midas wasn’t surprised even though he encountered the Explorers Guild’s Infrastructure Team so easily in an infinite labyrinth where you can never meet a fellow once you fall out of it.
“It’s called BJ Grand Mage.”
Because I had already experienced the Explorers Guild’s VVIP service.
‘It’s amazing, it’s great.’
Admiration came, of course.
‘To make a route by placing teams all over the maze.’
The maze of the infinite labyrinth changes every moment, but the position of the players does not change. The explorer guild took advantage of that point to secure their own route by placing parties throughout the infinite maze.
Of course, the method itself was one anyone could come up with.
However, this infinite labyrinth is a place where only the top guilds among the 1st tier guilds enter.
Only one explorer’s guild among the top 10 guilds was able to have enough human resources to place hundreds of high-level players in such a place.
‘By the time tier 1 guilds start entering the infinite labyrinth, everyone will pay the Explorers Guild to hunt.’
And as time went on, the number of explorers guild members entering the infinite labyrinth would increase, and in the end, the infinite labyrinth would actually become a place managed by the explorers guild.
‘How much will I earn?’
The profit that can be obtained from that can’t even be calculated with Midas’s gamnyang.
In fact, the Explorers Guild was already making money against Tier 1 guilds through this infrastructure.
It was because there was no way people could save money to join the party, who became virtually separated from the party because of the game over.
Especially if it’s a star player, the core face of the guild.
‘I hope I can suck honey again.’
In any case, Midas had no choice but to wriggle in his desire to receive the VVIP service once again.
‘Arthur.’
However, that was an impossible wish.
“Now then, guide me to where the NPC is. I will pierce the way.”
‘I should be thankful for just guiding you. If you want more than that, you’re not human.’
I am grateful just to give up the table, but isn’t it too much to ask for the rice to be scooped up?
‘Let’s finish it in the shortest time without wasting time.’
Beyond the excessive level, Midas is sorry for wasting the time of these precious people like this.
At Midas’ words, Margo said with a firm expression.
“I have something to tell you about that.”
Seeing that expression, Midas was nervous.
‘uh? Why are you doing this? What’s wrong?’
Margo said to Midas who was so nervous.
“Currently, our guild members are holding their own positions around here. In such a situation, if you do excessive hunting by destroying the wall, the guild members may be adversely affected.”
Midas did not dispute that explanation.
Because it was so fair.
“So BJ Archmage-nim must completely follow the orders of our Explorers Guild.”
Because of that, Midas couldn’t refute the words that followed, and his expression just hardened.
Seeing that expression, Margot smiled inwardly and said.
“Do you agree that under no circumstances will you engage in activities that violate the order?”
“Whoa.
At those words, Midas finally sighed through a stiff expression.
It had to be.
‘I never thought you would suffer like this because of me.’
Because the feeling of sorry for the Explorers Guild made my heart thump.
“I can’t help it when you say that. A promise is a promise.”
At the end of that sigh, Midas accepted, and with that acceptance, Midas carefully asked a question.
“So what should I do?”
“Ah, what BJ Grand Mage will do is simple.”
At that question, Margo swallowed a smile of repentance and said,
10.
Infinite Labyrinth One of the first monsters players encounter here is a monster called a snake in the labyrinth.
Thirty meters in length and big enough to swallow a light car, dozens of them were gathered and coiled around the corners of the infinite labyrinth.
Horrible to even imagine.
“Tanks line up properly! It’s slippery, so be careful!”
Even more troubling was the fact that very slippery oil oozes from the snake’s body.
If the gap between the player and the wall built by the player is crude, it is too easy to squeeze through.
In many ways, it’s a headache for tankers.
“Damn, these snakes just can’t adapt.”
“Everyone hold up your shield properly!”
It was for this reason that the tankers of the Explorers Guild, who were blocking the path of the maze with their giantization skills, could not let go of their tension.
“Remote dealers, calculate your deal properly!”
“Never fall! I won’t save you if you fall!”
And the distance dealers who stood on top of the tanks couldn’t let go of their tension either.
Of course, if he was able to put the strain on him in a battle like this, he wouldn’t have come this far.
Of course, there were no mistakes, and thanks to that, the battle was perfect.
Kyaa!
Not a single snake was able to escape the tank line and struggled endlessly against the attacks of the ranged dealers.
“Hey, that guy! Since most of the blood is gone, make a hole and let it come out the back!”
At that time, during the battle, the tankers deliberately gave space to a snake in the maze that was in a near-death state.
Kyaa!
The snake in the maze squeezed out of that gap and ran toward one of the ranged dealers that had been dragged by aggro.
Actions that would otherwise be incomprehensible.
However, it was not unusual for the Explorers Guild.
“I got it from there.”
Taking out monsters and throwing them in front of customers in this way was a VVIP service they boasted about, and there was only one thing customers had to do in front of that service.
“Throw a fireball.”
Just devouring the monster that was brought to your mouth.
Perong!
The moment Midas, who had been ordered by the explorer’s guild, threw the fireball in his hand, the snake in the maze became like a mannequin.
[The snake in the labyrinth has been eliminated.]
Then, a plain notification was heard.
“How is it? The explorers guild’s VVIP service.”
In response to such a reminder, Margo asked a question, and Midas pursed his lips before answering.
After spending a few seconds with his teeth clenched, Midas finally opened his mouth.
“It’s great. It’s a sight to understand why the Explorers Guild is in the top 10 guild.”
Margo smiled lightly at the compliment that came out.
because I saw
‘I can see the pride of the BJ great mage being crushed.’
At this moment, BJ the great mage is grinding his teeth to endure the anger rising inside.
Of course, the reason Midas’ expression hardened was not because his pride was crushed or anything like that.
‘Everyone is having a hard time because of me.’
Beyond joy, I am just endlessly sorry for the sacrifice of the Explorers Guild.
Margo, who had no way of knowing Midas’s feelings, spoke as if attacking for conversion.
“BJ Archmage-nim, I think I need to take a break after this battle because I was fatigued during the battle.”
The intention behind those words was simple.
I’ll waste more of your time.
Of course, the intention conveyed to Midas was different from what she thought.
‘Because of me… … .’
The Explorers Guild’s efforts and hardships, which were constantly sprinting to the point of needing a break, made Midas silently silent and silently following the Explorers’ Guild’s orders.
[You have killed the snake in the maze.]
And the moment you defeat the last snake in the maze.
[Your level has risen.]
[You have reached level 360.]
You heard a notification that you had reached level 360.
And the moment he heard the notification, Midas’ expression couldn’t help but harden even more.
‘It’s here.’
It reminded me of how I almost made a really big mistake in the same situation in the past.
‘I can’t make a mistake this time.’
Of course, this time I didn’t make the same mistake again.
[A dragon only for war gives you a new chance.]
[Would you like to receive a card reward?]
The moment he heard the notification, Midas shut his mouth.
Make sure you don’t say yes even by mistake.
I did my best to keep my mouth shut to the point where my expression was frowned, and Margot laughed at that.
‘Even a BJ master mage who is good at acting doesn’t seem to be able to act in a situation where his pride is crushed.’
It was a smile about the fact that the great BJ great mage was being dragged around helplessly, and that in the end, he couldn’t even manage his expression.
“The battle is over!”
“It’s a break!”
Eventually, the moment the battle ended, Midas left his seat and went to the wall and sat down.
king!
“master!”
And soon, with only my colleagues gathered, I settled down like a loner.
Margo did not say anything to such a BJ archmage.
‘If I touch it more than this, it might really explode.’
When provoking a beast, there is a line that must not be crossed.
‘Because this is not the end.’
Above all, the waste of time was just the beginning.
There are plenty of things to be stimulated in the future, but there is no need to overdo it and scratch your nerves in advance.
Of course, there was one reason Midas went to the corner.
“Lucky, go a little further to the side. yes there.”
‘Okay, at this level you won’t be able to see my expression.’
To avoid any misfortune.
“Receive card rewards.”
In this way, 100 cards finally appeared before Midas’ eyes.
And one of the cards was emitting golden light toward Midas as if smiling brightly at him.
‘Great!’
Seeing that sight, Midas let out a silent cheer with only an expression full of joy more than ever.
‘I almost committed a really big rudeness if I received the reward a little while ago.’
If he had shown this expression in front of the members of the Explorers Guild, he would have been branded as dog trash.
‘Now then, what skill will you use this time…’
Midas, who praised his wise decision, tilted his head.
‘huh? uh? uh!’
Before long, Midas’ expression after confirming the skill was tinged with astonishment.
[Longhorn]
– Skill Grade: Legendary
– Skill Effect: Suffer from Dragonflies. Casting speed is greatly slowed for a certain period of time. Instead, magic power consumption is greatly reduced.
Yonghidrosis.
‘Why is this coming out here?’
It was the moment when the skill card Merlin promised as a reward appeared.
