Episode 504. Variables on the lower floor (1)
Blinking status window.
[A call request came from middle manager ‘Rick Hennessy’.]
I thought it was a bit rare these days.
Rick has spoken.
Normally, they would welcome you, but
for some reason, the timing was so exquisite.
It was because one of the senior managers had contacted me as if I had been waiting for him to step down.
still.
‘It’s fun.’
It was sure to be an interesting lure.
[Accepted.]
A handsome middle-aged gentleman appeared with a status message.
“Whoops. Player Kang Jin-hyeok. long time no see.”
Rick lightly lifted his fedora.
“Hey, why did you contact me like this…”
“I contacted you both to say hello and also to say hello. I heard some news that might interest you.”
“That is expected. What is it?”
Jinhyuk adjusted his expression.
“Tomorrow night all the administrators in the tower are going to meet. With residents actively supported by their respective managers.”
It means that all the people who are quite high in the tower gather.
Since it says all managers, it means that you can see even senior managers you haven’t met in person yet.
Indeed…
What Rick said was interesting wasn’t a lie.
“You said it was a place for residents to gather, but to say this in front of me. I guess that means players can participate too.”
“You see right through. you’re right. I was thinking of personally inviting player Kang Jin-hyuk and taking him with me.”
“Thank you in that case, but hmm. For some reason, I keep getting the feeling that Rick wouldn’t do this for free?”
“Whoop whoop. It’s not difficult, just listen to one light request.”
“Let’s listen.”
“At this meeting, we plan to elect a new senior manager. A senior manager who has been active for a long time is retiring this time.” It seems
that Hasting
still doesn’t know that Hastings has fallen.
Or are you pretending not to know?
“By the way, help me become the new senior manager.”
“It’s nice that you look at me favorably, but I think that’s an overestimation.”
“I can accurately see through the value of any person or thing. Of course, he has a personality that pays the price for that.”
Whoops!
A purple box appeared in Rick’s palm.
Engraved in the middle is a scorpion holding an hourglass in its claws.
[‘Endentme Desert Scorpion Box’ – Purple]
Difficulty to obtain: Unmeasurable
Description: A top-notch restoration item that specializes in repairing destroyed or damaged items. However, the restoration probability varies depending on the condition or grade of the item to be repaired.
And immediately, in the other hand, a splendid hammer made of golden and indigo jewels appeared.
[‘Pilgrimage’ – Indigo]
Difficulty to obtain: SSS
Description: An exclusive item used by Enduin for 100 years. It enhances the blacksmith’s skills to the limit. Absolute Judgment indestructible property is granted, and when used with a fire property skill, the success rate of relic production increases by 13%.
It is a purple grade restoration item and the hammer ‘Pilgrimage’ used by the legendary blacksmith ‘Enduin’.
“Ouch…!?”
For a moment, Jinhyeok took a deep breath and almost heard it.
To that extent, the items shown now were fraudulent.
If you don’t know anything else, if you give these 2 items to Orun, the probability of fixing ‘Napoleon’s Coronation’ will also go up.
‘If I fail after using this, I’m not qualified as a blacksmith.’
If you don’t have the qualifications of a blacksmith, there’s no reason to be in the Goinmul Corporation.
There would also be no reason to waste precious oxygen in the tower.
“Looking at the reaction, you seem to like it.”
“Hmm. Hmmm. something very little I like it as much as the hind legs of an ant.”
Is it just that you like it?
If you give this, you can even slit the head of a senior manager.
“I was curious about where the managers would gather, but it turned out well. I wonder what kind of residents will come.”
“I am glad to hear you speak positively. Then I’ll explain the details after I see you in person. Oh, we have prepared a total of 4 invitations, so you can bring the people you want with us.”
[‘Video call’ has ended.]
[‘Invitation tickets 4’ have been given to the subspace inventory.]
Rick disappeared without saying that.
The appointment time is tomorrow night at 12:00.
Until then, you are free.
Before that…
Jinhyeok, who had finished all the work, sneaked closer to Queen Rear.
“Oh oh. yes human I’m so glad I trusted you… Huh?”
Queen Lear, who had been welcoming her with open arms, froze.
“Keye?”
“Keuoh?”
The same was true of the Black Kaiser and Black Retana who were watching.
That was all I had to do.
Jinhyeok approached with a bright smile and put a dagger to the queen’s neck.
“Sorry, but from now on I need to find some seeds somewhere in this cave.”
Also for the restoration of Yggdrasil, requested by the Norse gods.
And also to copy Queen Lear’s ‘Acid Feelers’ ability.
The hostage play was absolutely necessary.
⁕ ⁕ ⁕
It was 12 hours later that he came out of the Tower of Trials.
A special training room provided by the Korea Awakened Association.
“Bill…what the fuck.”
Chun Yoo-seong, who had just finished taking a shower, brushed his wet hair roughly.
The time when Jin-hyeok suffered from ridiculous hostage taking and forced labor comparable to Auschwitz.
Thanks to that, I had to be overworked with high-intensity labor for 12 hours.
Not only the centipede race, but also all the people and spirit beasts belonging to the Goinmul Corporation.
In particular, Queen Lear was so weak that she suffered from a herniated disc.
It was enough to beg him to kill me, so it would only hurt my mouth to tell you how the past time was.
“Kuh hmm! Are our Sword Saints very angry?”
Jinhyeok carefully handed over the banana milk and looked at it.
“Are you talking about that? We’re not your servants… Even now, the soup doesn’t run out.”
Eyes full of life.
It’s not strange when you pull out a knife.
“I know all too well that you have suffered. So you brought an invitation like this?”
A total of 4 invitations from Rick.
One of them belonged to Cheon Yoo-seong.
I can’t give up this admin meeting as long as I know of the opportunity to go higher.
“Whoa…”
Chun Yuseong reluctantly calmed down his boiling anger.
“Yes, they say that those who persevere are blessed. It’s a key.”
“Don’t call me that!”
“I won the bet, so there’s nothing I can do about it. Rather, let’s start slowly.”
chuck.
Jinhyeok took out a dagger from the subspace.
“Rather than training, I wanted to compete…”
“Hey. You must have risked everything with your life.”
This time, the main purpose is to increase the synergy between the two by combining swordsmanship and skills.
It’s not like someone who’s crazy about fighting is going through life-or-death knife fights.
“Sheesh. I can’t help it.”
Chun Youseong reluctantly took out Ryuhwa.
Strong energy rose along the green light of the sword.
Jinhyeok also brought up the ‘Memories of the World’.
‘If it’s the Queen’s antenna, it’s not the best, but it’s about the next best.’
Among the poison-type abilities that exist in the Tower of Trials, 1 unique holy spear and 3 unique abilities ranked at the top.
One of them could be fused.
‘Acid antennae’ and ‘Death Mandok’ that Jinhyeok copied from Queen Lear. And I chose ‘Region of Wind’.
Whoa!
A dazzling light arose, merging three powers into one.
[Fusion succeeded!]
Unique Ability ‘Poison Rod’
Obtained Difficulty: SSS
Description: Increases understanding of all poisons by 700%. In addition, it is possible to deal with typed poison and it is also possible to overlay poison on various weapons. Decryption knowledge is also greatly upgraded.
Acquired a new ability.
But it’s not over yet.
Depending on the opponent, there may be restrictions on how to use poison.
‘I need to pick up an all-purpose attack skill.’
As the number of copied abilities increased, so did the options.
Jinhyeok summoned another ability from the memory of the world.
I chose ‘Preservation of Warmth’ and ‘Burned Ash Powder’ from the skill book I stole from ‘The Flame of the Beginning’, ‘Phase 2’, and Guntaper.
“Whoa…”
Jinhyeok focused his attention.
Convergence by perfect materials is not that difficult.
After collecting the abilities according to the combination formula, all you had to do was pay attention to the distribution of mana.
However, as now, combinations using suboptimal measures significantly increase the difficulty.
In an instant, sweat formed on his forehead.
The process of elaborately linking the magic circuits of each skill with other skills.
It is by no means easy to rely solely on senses and experiences to perform techniques comparable to precision surgery.
And finally.
[Convergence succeeded!] Obtain
unique ability ‘Kaska Diaslav’
Difficulty: Unmeasurable
Description: Magma that burns flames. Can handle the magma that exists under the tectonic plate and increases the effectiveness of all offensive skills possessed by 10%. Resistance to fire-type attacks increases by 1000%.
[Fused abilities are stored in ‘Memory of the World’.]
I obtained two skills of SSS rank and immeasurable grade.
Where…
Shall we try it?
There is also a perfect practice partner right in front of you.
A fishy smile appeared on the corners of Jinhyuk’s lips.
At the same time, tremendous magical energy was scattered in all directions.
Cuckoo Cuckoo!
The sword river gushing out from stem to stem.
This time, it was Chun Yoo-seong’s turn to tremble.
“Weren’t you saying let’s train…?”
“It did. However, there is a saying that says training should be like real combat.”
Roaring!
A thick poisonous mist rose over Barnard on the left.
Cuckoo coo!
Red magma formed in the red lotus on the right.
“Yoosung. Then I’ll ask you well.”
⁕ ⁕ ⁕
Kwa-kwa-kwa-kwak!
Kouuuuuu… Touquaaang!
All the inner walls were shattered and black smoke billowed out.
It had been a long time since the inside was devastated by magma and miasma.
And in the thick smoke.
“Yooseong-ah. Where are you? Let’s come.”
The most terrible voice in the world rang out.
“go away. You devilish bastard!”
No matter how much Cheon Yoo-seong was poisonous, the hideous tag team continued.
“As expected, the contractor is strong.”
Alice inhaled the yellow-colored Tropica drink to her mouth.
Sparks flew in his eyes as the fresh fruit scent spread.
“Ohhhh! Summer has come in your mouth.”
It seems to have spoiled my taste quite a bit.
Milk shaved ice topped with melon also boasted a perfect taste.
“Yoosung is working hard, but it’s still not enough.”
Teresa took a sip of fine black tea.
Whether or not the two fight fiercely. Those in the audience were busy enjoying modern culture to their heart’s content.
There are still more than 10 hours left before the promised time, so it is a plan to make the best use of that time.
But just then
“…uh?”
“This magical power…?”
Alice and Theresa, who were enjoying dessert, jumped up from their seats.
[The gate is activated.]
The gate opened in the middle of the exam hall.
familiar magic.
Andrea with nine tails staggered out.
