Episode 94. How a deceased figure builds up (1)
[Mirror Breaking Boundaries (Growth Type)]
Difficulty to obtain: Overrank
Description: When used as a special item of unknown origin, connect to any location on the 10th floor of the Tower of Trials (Cooldown: 90 days, Duration: 30 minutes.) As the player grows, the number of layers that can be connected increases, and the duration of the effect also increases. (You can bring up to 1 companion with you.)]
While playing the Tower of Trials, you may discover some fraudulent items or abilities.
The unique ability ‘fusion’ obtained at the National Museum of Korea was one of them.
The ‘Mirror that Breaks Boundaries’ I’m looking at now also falls under that category.
pounding! pounding! pounding!
Jinhyuk’s heart beat fast.
Officially accepting the boss monster’s loyalty was a play that broke common sense, but.
‘I didn’t expect you to give me this.’
An out-of-the-ordinary reward that makes even deceased people excited.
It was all because he couldn’t control the excitement that he suggested Ellis to take a break.
‘I’ll have to gather some of the things I need first.’
Once used, it will take 90 days to use again.
Mirrors must be used in the best possible conditions.
Jinhyuk’s head spun rapidly.
I’ve already figured out what to do.
‘First…’
Ugh!
Jinhyuk took out his cell phone and called someone.
— Pop!
The other person picked up the phone before it even rang once.
“oh! CEO! Please contact me for some reason. It was to the point where I wondered if he had forgotten us.”
It was Kim Hee-woong, the pants boss of the Black Crow Guild.
Kim Hee-woong, whose life has completely changed thanks to Jin-hyeok, has been managing the Black Crow, a middle-ranking guild.
It is said to be quite solid by utilizing its unique skill.
Jinhyeok licked his lips.
“I’ve been a bit busy lately.”
I was so busy I forgot half of it.
“haha. Of course I understand. It’s to the point where it’s even harder to find a channel that doesn’t feature the CEO’s face these days.”
“huh?”
“Hey, why are you pretending not to know? The person who is in the spotlight the most in Korea or the world.”
Well, it seems to have become quite popular these days.
It was to the extent that if I just went out, people would recognize me and talk to me.
“The greetings are over, how about the guild? Are things going well while I’m gone?”
“It’s a problem because it’s so good. There are a lot of players who want to join after seeing the CEO.”
“A player who wants to see me and sign up? Are there that many of them?”
“yes. First of all, they are selected and received, but hundreds of people flock to them every day, making it impossible to manage.”
Hundreds of people a day
What kind of fuss is this again?
I don’t have a lot of greed in raising the guild, but it would be difficult if Kim Hee-woong died from overwork.
‘I’ll have to put bald head + full body tan + wear only a bikini as a condition for joining.’
For reference, I plan to apply it regardless of gender and age.
Of course, those who wish to join should be accepted.
It would be better to keep them in the guild rather than making them enemies.
Above all, we have no choice but to respect the deceased who know the true look.
“I’ll take care of that.”
“Please, please.”
“and. Have you ever contacted me? For example, the father to fight.”
“ah! I kept looking for a representative from the father to fight side. That… I heard you signed a contract to give you an exclusive dungeon in exchange for a recipe for a cure?”
“Actually, I contacted you about that too. Now I have some free time. Speaking of which, can you make an appointment with Kim Ki-tae, the father of the fight?”
“It is possible, but when?”
“Catch me ASAP. And while doing it, make reservations for famous concerts and all Michelin restaurants. It doesn’t matter if it’s domestic or overseas.”
“yes? Why is that…?”
“Should I even tell you why?”
“Oh no. We will reserve the best seats for you.”
The call ended with that.
Jinhyuk smiled and put his phone in.
‘I don’t understand.’
No one will understand, not even Kim Hee-woong.
It was common sense to find a restaurant and enjoy music leisurely at a time when you should be growing up.
Especially considering that the 6th floor boasts the best conditions for leisurely growth.
The 6th floor of the Tower of Trials, ‘The Forest of Elves’.
Should we call this a kind of comma?
The vast forest covering the entire 6th floor was peace itself.
Besides, if you spend 90 days simply playing and eating here, the road to the next floor will open.
During this period, players focused on training their skills and abilities and leveling up.
By taking only the attendance stamp on the 6th floor and going around dungeons or labyrinths from the 1st floor to the 5th floor.
but.
‘It would be foolish to abandon the 6th floor just because I was told to rest.’
What if I told the transferred private to lie down and rest in peace?
Now, what if you got your first job and heard the voice, ‘There’s nothing to do, Mr. OO, get off work’?
‘The military life has become more comfortable these days.’ or lay down while doing it.
‘Then I have 20000. Please work hard!’ If you become Itachi while doing it, will the superiors see you favorably?
The same goes for the Tower of Trials.
Each floor has a purpose and a chance to get through it. This means that there is no layer that exists without a reason.
And Jin-hyeok…
he was planning to spend 90 days on the 6th floor more perfectly than anyone else.
Only.
in a way that only deceased people can do.
‘Concerts and Michelin are the paving stones for that.’
Jinhyeok came up with a plan step by step.
by the way.
‘You nerds. I’ll see you again in a while.’
I’m already looking forward to it.
I wonder how surprised they will be to see what I do. And how good things will come out of it.
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About an hour later, Heeung Kim contacted me again.
The situation where I decided to meet Kim Ki-tae of the Fighting Guild at a coffee shop near Yeongdeungpo.
Jinhyeok, who arrived a little earlier than the appointed time, sipped a frappuccino topped with whipped cream.
‘As expected, there’s nothing like supplementing sugar to relieve fatigue.’
Unfortunately, the mint chocolate was sold out, so I ordered this, but the chocolate frappuccino was good enough.
Right then.
that buck
Unlike ordinary people, the footsteps filled with magical power approached.
I know without having to check.
It was Kim Ki-tae, a ranker who belonged to the Raiders to Fight Guild.
“It’s been a while. Player Kang Jin-hyuk.”
Kim Ki-tae briefly bowed his head. Even though there must be a lot of things piled up inside, the tone is quite polite.
Jinhyeok smiled and greeted Kim Ki-tae.
“It’s the first time I’ve seen it during a test, so it’s been a while.”
Of course, to be precise, it’s different from back then.
Unlike when I was a kid when I wasn’t even given a rank, I was judged as S-class now.
In addition, due to various activities, the comparison of the recognition between the two has reached the point of being ridiculous.
That’s why it’s going to come out like that.
‘This is why you need strength.’
Jinhyeok realized once again.
What it means to have power and ability in this world.
Jinhyeok, who leaned back on the sofa, opened his mouth again.
“I am sorry for the location of Mandragora. I didn’t have time to tell you because I was so focused on climbing the tower.”
“…I’m sure he did.”
Kim Ki-tae made a shit-chewed face.
I’m holding back because my opponent is a top ranker. If it had been someone else, he would have pulled out the knife first.
However, Jinhyeok lightly passed that gaze.
“In that sense, I would like to slightly change the terms of the contract. From what I’ve heard, there are several A-rank dungeons that Rabies to Fight possesses. Maybe it was on the third floor?”
10 exclusive dungeons on the first floor.
At the time, it was attractive, but now that level is over 30, it is not very useful.
It’s not like I’m playing hide and seek with the goblins now. If you have grown up, wouldn’t you need a dungeon that suits you?
“therefore. Instead of the 10 dungeons on the 1st floor we have. Asking for one of the Class A dungeons on the 3rd floor… is that what you mean?”
“You heard me right.”
“You said you were going to tell me the antidote recipe so late. Would you rather raise our terms?”
“That’s what it means.”
It’s not like I’m reviewing anything again.
I don’t know why I keep asking like a parrot.
Seeing your face reddened makes you look angry….
Should I offer you a glass of cold water at a time like this?
“…Player Kang Jin-hyuk. What do you see us as?”
Mmm.
A tree that generously provides what you need?
But I can’t tell you what I mean.
In this case, I have no choice but to give an excuse that is commonly used all over the world.
“This decision was unavoidable due to rising inflation, rising raw material prices, and rising labor costs.”
“What is that…! We are not a charity. I’m not here to meet such ridiculous demands!”
Kim Ki-tae jumped up from his seat.
“You want to go?”
“If you’re going to talk like that, it hurts to say more.”
“Hmm. The third floor of the labyrinth [Gray Temple]. As far as I know, the side of the father to fight has it, but isn’t the attack continuing to fail?”
“…!”
Kim Ki-tae, who was about to turn around, hesitated.
It’s because the name came out unexpectedly.
“How else did you know that?”
“It was picked up all over the place. Even so, I have a lot of personal connections.”
The list of dungeons owned by the father to fight had been delivered through Kim Hee-woong before coming here.
And the moment I saw the ‘Gray Temple’ among them.
Jinhyeok was sure.
With the fighting father’s strength, he wouldn’t be able to even dare to attack the labyrinth.
And that prediction was exactly right.
‘As expected.’
I want to get the treasure hidden in the temple, but the raid is all on nonsense, so I’m sure my stomach is burning.
However, since I brought up the story of the labyrinth at good timing, I had no choice but to stop walking.
Now that the other person has shown interest, you just have to brush your teeth hard.
To somehow catch it and let this side flow as it wants.
“I am not saying that I will gobble up the reward alone. After all, the gray temple is a 20-person labyrinth, so it’s impossible to clear it alone.”
“….”
The most important thing is to reassure Kim Gi-tae by mentioning the rules of the system.
“Besides, the loss on the side of the father to fight would be enormous, so wouldn’t it be better to go with me, who has proven my skills, rather than lose more players with a clumsy attempt?”
“That’s… I guess.”
The second important thing is to give a justification.
It was a plausible justification to make unfavorable deals not because they were weak, but to save the players belonging to their guild.
The third important thing is to express the feeling of being sorry.
Sorry here is not simply an apology with words.
Paying the price for an apology to feel genuine.
This is the key point of the third condition.
“Mandragora can be purchased at the Basic Shop on the 1st floor. You have to drink the jasmine tea recommended by the shop owner 11 times in a row to see the secret items hidden in the alcove. It doesn’t taste filthy, but you have to be patient with it.”
“…huh!?”
Kim Ki-tae took a deep breath.
It’s because I didn’t expect that he would tell me the location of Mandragora first.
A moment of silence ensued, perhaps at a loss for words.
‘If I go this far, I’m sure he’s not thinking of cheating.’
Kim Ki-tae nodded as if he had made up his mind.
“All right. After talking with the guild’s kinsfolk, I’ll let you know the labyrinth attack schedule.”
And with a satisfied smile, he asked for a handshake with Jinhyeok.
‘Kang Jin-hyeok. It’s too lax for a name. It’s a good thing on our side.’
As long as the opponent is the opponent. I couldn’t use it openly. Still, the foothold to create a favorable side for the Fighting Fathers Guild was prepared.
But
Kim Ki-tae will never know.
The secret hidden in the gray temple.
“haha. I really wish you well.”
Jinhyeok also happily grabbed Kim Ki-tae’s hand.
‘Let’s use the shops on the first floor that we don’t need anymore.’
If you drink 11 cups of bitter jasmine tea, you’ll have a hard time running in and out of the bathroom all night that night.
‘I’ll make good use of the labyrinth and guild members you all have.’
like that.
thinking differently from each other.
An existing contract was renewed.
