Episode 176. All things common (萬祥共有) (2)
One of the absolutes in the ten fingers of the tower.
The former head of the Ataraxia family, who is regarded as the strongest of all six great families.
Alice von Ataraxia.
The unique ability of the lofty Jinjo was unfolded.
“Ouch!”
“Huh?”
The sound of gasping could be heard everywhere.
It is as heavy as the deep sea.
The price is different.
Cuckoo Cuckoo!
Everyone in the ballroom tried their best to raise their magic power with all their might.
Even breathing is not easy.
“…!”
“This is…”
At least the managers, Hastings and Rick, and the residents who came as representatives of each faction could survive.
Naturally, the players had no choice but to lose consciousness or faint on the spot.
“This can’t be…”
An earthquake occurred in Yuasi’s pupils.
Even when he talked about his power alone, he thought it was a bluff that was not worth dealing with.
At best, I thought it was a desperate attempt to get better conditions.
What do you mean?
This absurd level of horsepower!
She, too, has met countless strong people while living in the tower
.
‘I… felt fear?’
Pennheimer also managed to calm his trembling hands.
It was only 30 seconds, but the emotion I felt during that time was unmistakably fear.
Before he knew it, he saw that the sword he was wearing around his waist had been pulled out in half
…
I had no choice but to pull out my sword instinctively when it was emitting such a terrible energy.
‘…He wasn’t just such a promising person.’
I thought it was a hunting dog that could come in handy.
I decided to train him with carrots and sticks.
but.
‘It was my mistake.’
The one in front of me right now is not a beast with sharp teeth.
A monster that preys on such beasts.
A sense of intimidation that only those at the top of the ecosystem can radiate.
He was also one of the Empire’s 100 sword masters, but…
Pennheim instinctively realized.
among 100 people.
No, even among the top 10 who are on the verge of becoming a grand sword master.
That there was no existence with such strong energy.
But…
Of all the people here, it was Ellis who was most shocked.
Just as he was about to end the transaction with Yang Ho-myeong, Jin-hyeok used the energy he was so familiar with.
Kwadeuk!
The champagne glass was broken and the champagne inside soaked the tablecloth, but I couldn’t afford to worry about that.
‘I can’t believe this ability…’
Alice’s fangs stabbed deep into her tongue.
Blood Lord.
How could you not know?
It governs the blood of all living things.
own unique abilities.
In an instant, hundreds of questions shot up in my throat. But don’t let that question come out of your mouth.
His mission is to wear the mask of Unknown and fulfill his role.
Because that was an agreement with the contractor.
Instead, Yang Ho-myeong, who was sitting next to him, poured out curse words.
He, too, was in a state where his face had completely changed due to the liberation of magic shown by Jinhyeok.
“ignorant…! Are you really saying you can win against a guy like that?”
“Okay, don’t worry. As long as you have the secret level that contains the final result of the soul-destroying sword, you can defeat it.”
“As long as you hand over the elixir. is this?”
“that’s right. I can’t go there myself, so I’ll send a suitable errand boy.”
“…i get it. don’t do that.”
Yang Ho-myeong nodded.
That ended the secret deal between the two.
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A storm passed by.
What broke the suffocating silence was a cheerful voice that didn’t suit the situation at all.
“I think this is enough to show my ability.”
Jinhyuk shrugged.
The image was surely imprinted within 30 seconds.
I felt like I was cheated a little bit, but isn’t ‘Everything Shared’ also one of my abilities anyway?
Since it was just using it appropriately, there is no point in calling it a fraud.
“Kuk.”
Uasis clenched her fists.
I pretended to be skilled, but I couldn’t just pretend I didn’t know.
No matter how thick your face is, it’s impossible.
“Certainly… with that much, no one will be able to doubt the qualifications of player Kang Jin-hyeok.”
Seeing that managers did not intervene, the establishment of the emerging faction was practically approved.
When Uasis acknowledged it, the representatives of the other factions nodded one by one.
[The small and medium force ‘Third Force’ acknowledges the existence of a new force.]
[The huge force ‘Spirit World’ acknowledges the existence of a new force.]
[The huge force ‘Empire’ is new…]
[.. I acknowledge the existence.]
[Superior manager Hasting authorizes the establishment of a ‘new faction’.]
[Please specify a name for the new faction.]
Status windows appeared one after another in front of Jinhyeok.
It’s the name of the power…
It’s better to choose it carefully as it’s a name that will become a signboard for future activities.
In the past, because it was annoying, I named it ‘ZㅣZone Master’ and regretted it until I reached the top.
If you think about it, the ‘Old Inmul Corporation’ that is being promoted now belongs to a very good axis.
cancer don’t do that
“The Deceased Corporation.”
Jinhyeok answered right away.
[The name once set cannot be changed. Still, would you like to use it as ‘Goinmul Corporation’?]
It seemed that I could hear the voices of Chun Yu-seong and Teresa and numerous shareholders dissuading me from afar.
It must be an illusion.
Perhaps.
“huh.”
Jinhyuk nodded again.
[A new faction, ‘Old Man Corporation’ has been created.]
[The world’s first faction creation achievement will be listed in the ‘Hall of Fame’ tomorrow.] [
Members belonging to the faction can use the insignia that symbolizes the faction, and can climb the stairs. You will acquire the authority to dominate.]
The goal of a force is to dominate a floor and monopolize the various benefits that come from it.
At least on the surface, they were fighting fiercely for it.
however.
The true purpose hiding beneath the surface is none of those things.
To re-challenge to the top of a tower that has already failed once by inflating its size.
That is the wish of all residents who failed to climb the tower in the past.
‘It won’t be easy.’
Because they were the ones holding the summit.
The corners of Jinhyeok’s mouth twitched at the thought that someday he would have to fight those absolutes again.
‘please. Now that it has become a reality, I hope it becomes stronger than before.’
Only then will it be worth climbing the tower once again.
It was then.
“It looks like we got hit this time. I’ll wake up first. If there is anyone who wants to play with the Empire, please tell Prime Minister Alfredo here.”
Pennheimer stood up with a complicated face.
There was no reason to stay here any longer unless Jinhyeok was appeased.
Rather, it was an urgent priority to go to the headquarters of the empire and deliver what he had just seen.
Because this incident might completely change the game of power in the future.
“I’m leaving too. Don’t leave the rest of the work to Crown Prince Namgung.”
Yang Ho-myeong also exchanged strange glances with Alice for the last time and turned around without regret.
It has already served a greater purpose.
what would this mean
After all, the bait Elise had given was so appetizing. Now you just have to calmly wait for the fish to come out of the water.
Jinhyeok licked his lips as he saw Homyeong Yang walking away.
After all, when such coarse prey are gathered, the radiation conditions must be extracted as much as possible.
‘Should I go soon too?’
All the work to be done here is now done.
It would be interesting to see which faction Chun Yu-seong or Teresa would be with, but you can listen to it slowly outside the tower.
Even if it wasn’t, since one big event was over, I was thinking of setting up a small after-party.
As a side note, as well as talking about the future.
It was time for Jinhyeok to get ready to go.
“Can I point out one thing before you go?”
Meirena, the water spirit who has represented the spirit realm, captured Jinhyeok.
“Are you going to point it out?”
“yes.”
“What are you referring to? I don’t think I’ve done anything wrong to you.”
“You forcibly subjugated our spirits in the Labyrinth, and I want you to bring them back.”
hmm?
what kind of bullshit is this
Jinhyeok’s eyebrows curled into a reverse shape.
“You mean I threatened you?”
“If it weren’t for that, there would be no way all five spirit beasts would have chosen you.”
The standard for the spirit beasts to select contractors is quite strict.
In particular, Elemental Spirit Beasts that are not compatible with each other will be extremely reluctant to have their contracts with other spirits.
With Meirena’s common sense, she couldn’t believe that the five spirits had chosen Jinhyeok.
“I’m sorry, but I hate coercion. Everyone joined our company very actively and voluntarily.”
“I just can’t believe it. It’s because it’s the words of player Kang Jin-hyeok, not the spirit beasts.”
“If you’re not sure, ask the people directly.”
“yes?
Meirena widened her eyes.
Maybe it’s because I didn’t think it would come out so confidently.
However, it was after Jinhyeok had already taken out all the spirits in the subspace inventory.
“huh?”
“what? Why did you call us?”
“Are we fighting again?”
Salamander, a fire spirit, and Golem, an earth spirit. Even a sylph in the form of an arrogant girl.
The five major spirit beasts came out looking around.
Of course, it was Jinhyeok who stood in the way.
“I’m sorry I called you while you were resting. It’s nothing else, because the water spirit over there said I threatened you and made a contract with you. I want you to tell me that’s not true.”
“Don’t worry, just speak comfortably. In the event of fraudulent involvement in the contract. I will immediately destroy the contract and send you back to the spirit realm at my own risk.”
Meirena responded with a benevolent smile.
and.
In the eyes of Jinhyeok, who was standing behind him, a dark murderous glare gleamed.
I believe that no one will step forward to become an apostle of justice. Unless you have two lives.
startled
The spirit beasts of the five elements trembled.
It was less than a second, but I realized which one to choose.
nothing else.
to survive.
“Ooh, we signed the contract because we wanted to. right?”
“huh. huh. Playing with humans is really. It’s fun. Anything. ha ha ha.”
“Really. I was never threatened… no, I wasn’t.”
“Watch your mouth, you idiot. He’s still speechless. sorry. lol.”
“Okay. everyone be quiet It’s noisy, so my head hurts.”
The spirit beasts scrambled forward.
But why?
There is a deep sense of fear in the tone of the voice that pours out like a burst of water.
“Really?”
“that’s right. It’s really okay.”
“We did it because we wanted to.”
Even if you die, you say no, but what kind of sharp tip is that?
Mairena eventually had to give up.
“All right. If I said that, I must be mistaken.”
however.
This time, Jinhyeok grabbed Meirena’s shoulder as she was about to leave for the station.
Uh huh where are you going to go?
“The worst thing in the world is to be suspicious of loved ones.”
Stab it with a knife and say, ‘Huh? Is it not?’
If you doubt someone, you should know how to take responsibility for them.
at the same time.
The white palm turned towards Meirena.
