Chapter 350 Entering the White Tree
There wasn’t much luggage. Because there were only minimal items. Most of the items are also in the inventory and subspace items.
“Where are you going?”
“Oh Pegrido.”
he is the butcher I was going to leave without saying a word, but I never thought we would run into each other.
He was also a person with a lot of affection to the point of accepting strangers he had just gotten to know. It’s because they brought someone who might turn into a criminal into the store.
in other words.
‘It means that I have the confidence to respond even if there is an unknown situation.’
It seems like he won’t let go of recognition even if he accepts the inconvenience and risk.
Older, stooped waist. He had his hands behind his back and lost one eye, so he wore an eyepatch.
We didn’t talk much, but we knew something because we always had dinner together.
Did you say you were a veteran? I think he said he had risen to a fairly high position.
I don’t know why such a nobleman is in the slums…
“I was going to leave quietly, but I got caught.”
“Where are you planning to go?”
“well.”
There was a designated location, but it was not explicitly stated.
Since I don’t know what will happen in the future, I have no intention of making people around me get involved.
Especially my goal is the crown. There is no choice but to create direct friction with the white tree.
“It’s been a long time since a healthy young man came, but it’s a pity.”
Rubbing his eyebrows, he beckons to come.
Do you have anything else to say?
“If you have nowhere else to go, applying for the military is another way.”
He searches through his pockets and pulls out something.
“In times like these, there is no place with a higher chance of rising one’s status than the military. It’s dangerous, but if you set the ball right, your life will change. And besides…”
Pegrido, who came to the side, looked at me with transparent eyes.
“Even if a person has a sin, if he joins the military, his guilt disappears. There is a reason why those who had to hide their status as criminals and lower classes went to the military. you are still young You have to live in a bright place.”
“ah.”
I understand what you mean.
Pegrido thinks of me as a high-ranking Elyos who hid his identity.
Whether it’s a crime or a hidden child, he can’t reveal his identity for some reason.
that would be too.
[Cho Hyeon-soo]
– Petit Gongdu, the core of the Petit Alliance!
-Highest climbing floor 71st floor.
– Currently designated as a temporary Elyos.
-Has more divine power than Count.
In terms of divine power alone, it could be compared to nobles.
If you get a buff, wouldn’t it be possible to rub against the royal family?
Heaven is a society with a clear caste system. The criterion is the parents’ status and divine power.
In general, people with high divine power have high status and marry each other, so it can be seen as a structure in which divine power is passed down from generation to generation.
In other words, even if you are born as a slave, if your divine power is exceptionally high, you can rise in status.
If you make achievements worthy of everyone’s recognition or stand out in the eyes of nobles.
‘It seems that the divine power of the Elyos is not as great as I thought.’
Did you say that in Framburg, it was only possible for an Elyos to have a divine power of over 700?
From my experience, not all Elyos were like that.
Those who went through the tower were better, but if not, there were quite a few who had less than 700 divine power stats. It seems that the average of the lower classes is less than 500.
“Take it. My classmate might be able to help. I wish you no luck.”
Pegrido handed me something he was holding and disappeared down the stairs.
Curled documents. I checked the contents.
“It’s a letter of recommendation.”
Did he once rise to the rank of colonel? In the place where his seal was stamped, it read former Colonel Pegrido.
The recipient is Bellebreg. It’s blurry, but there are traces of writing and erasing it as a brigadier general.
The rank should have risen by now. Even a brigadier general is a one-star, isn’t it an extremely high status? If you were still active in the military, wouldn’t you have worn two stars?
‘Let’s take it for now.’
Whatever it is, it will be of great help when needed.
To be honest, I didn’t have much interest in the military, but things are different when this happens.
Would you like to move then?
It is the first place I will go to.
‘White tree.’
A place where licks and nyangpuns are.
Even Nyangfun has a high status as a starter. Perfect condition to break into.
Although there is a community, I thought it would be better to create a route where you can meet in person.
There are things that are not enough just to hear what the internal situation is like.
Leaving it all…
“The Resistance hasn’t even taken shape yet.”
“To that.”
There is nothing to go to the resistance.
It is small and unorganized. In fact, it felt like a small group consisting of a few Elyos.
I must say it was just made. It is impossible to collide with a white tree.
If it’s natural, it’s obvious that now is not the time to conflict with the superiors. I’m busy making a living right now, so what’s the struggle?
‘The resistance I met had a scale. There were also talented guys.’
The 71st floor seems to be the time before the resistance reached that level.
How did the small group get big enough to fight the white tree?
There must be a reason. I’m not sure right now.
I went out into the street and got into a carriage.
“To the capital.”
“Yes, I understand. This is it!”
As soon as the gold coin bounces, the coachman lowers his head and drives the carriage.
Traveling through tunnels or flying with firebombs is faster than wagons, but there’s no need to cause trouble.
It becomes annoying if the soldiers stick to it in the middle. Since he is a foreigner, there is no way to verify his identity.
It’s one of the reasons why I want to meet Nyangfun. Because there must be at least one proper identity.
Licking and Nyanpun will not just play and eat. I’ll do whatever it takes to secure my position.
-A
road that has been peeled off pavement.
The comfort of the ride was not good even with empty words, but I looked out the window without expressing myself.
Cities divided by sewer system. The gloomy atmosphere of the slums disappeared and the scenery of a satellite city unfolded.
It’s not fancy, but it’s a place where everything is there.
Soldiers were roaming around and maintaining minimal security, and shops were selling food and items that were not food waste.
The well-dressed Elyos show off if they have some money, and the children who are still children help their parents carry the bucket.
If it’s peaceful, it’s a peaceful landscape.
‘Although other areas are shit.’
There is little peace left.
The other areas seen through the underground merchants were battlefields.
lawless land. A place where even the minimum safety is not guaranteed. A time when people are as scary as monsters.
I know very well. No, everyone who is climbing knows it well.
Because I’ve already been through it once.
Cataclysm. From the day the world changed.
It will be the same here. Let’s take a good look.
I hung my chin and lost myself in thought.
* * *
Neschel, the capital of the 4th celestial realm.
A place the size of an entire small kingdom.
Unlike other worlds, Heaven has no concept of a kingdom.
Because the entire world is made up of one, and they operate according to their ranks.
colorful space. Incomparably tall buildings and neatly dressed people compared to satellite cities.
Soldiers on duty wearing proper armor and lower class people serving nobles diligently roam around.
It could have been crowded, but the large streets were so well-organized that there was no feeling of congestion.
The place I want to enter is the white tree in the center of the capital.
It was a place where royalty and nobility were active and where major institutions were gathered.
Security is so thorough that only those who have been thoroughly identified can enter.
“Guests can only enter this far.”
“This is enough.”
Ting. I handed one more gold coin as a tip and got off the carriage.
“oh my! all of this Have a nice day!”
The coachman’s expression is bright. Two gold coins is enough for the lower classes to live on for a month.
It wasn’t just given to me.
The gold coins here will be of no use later on.
‘okay. I’ll have to look at it.’
It was also intended to show how to easily give gold coins.
The gazes around you.
Wouldn’t they look like people with quite a lot of money? The soldier standing at the entrance over there checking my identity is also spying on me.
The appearance is shabby, but it is enough to give off the impression that there is something there.
I headed straight for the front door. I see people queuing up to get inside.
Most of them below common people. Those who want to deliver goods or ingredients. Or greetings from other regions.
I passed them.
Unlike the places where ordinary people pass through, the aisle is so secluded.
A place used by nobles and royalty or their subordinates.
You can’t wait in line to send an urgent letter.
“Please pause.”
Sure enough, a soldier blocks the way.
I don’t kick them out right away, probably because I saw them bounce gold coins earlier.
“What business did you come for? Could you please take off your hood for identification?”
“Have you not been contacted from above?”
He asked while taking off his hood.
The guy’s eyes roll back. Looks like I might have made a mistake.
I hurriedly took the papers out of my pocket and looked at my face and list.
“Oh that. It’s not on the visitor list.”
there won’t be I never went in.
I’m just trying to kill some time by mixing up words of time.
“I’m sorry, but you won’t be able to enter unless your identity has been verified. Could you please show me your ID?”
I’m afraid they’ll ask for ID like this.
I don’t have any ID to show.
I sighed inwardly. The appointment time is over, but you haven’t come. What are you doing?
If you get caught, you will end up in jail as an unknown person.
“It wouldn’t do me any good to know who I am. I am moving after receiving a separate mission.”
The boy’s eyes grow sharp.
I thought that if I had to, I would stick some money in and pass, but that doesn’t seem to work.
I can see that you are already raising your guard.
“This is an upper-level guideline to be vigilant due to recent unsavory incidents. Excuse me, but follow me for a moment…”
The moment the soldier tried to arrest me.
“I’m here?”
A familiar face approached.
Nyangpun. I must have eaten well and rested well, so my face glows.
As usual, the golden flashing guy was a nobleman, so he added more accessories.
-thud!
As soon as he checked Nyan Fun, the soldier got down on one knee and bowed his head.
Tuk-tuk. Nyanfen tapped him on the shoulder and beckoned him to come in.
“I never thought a noble would come in person. Please forgive the rudeness!”
“No, you can. It’s good to see you working hard.”
Seeing the soldier apologizing to me, I grinned and followed Nyangpun into the room.
“Why are you harassing the working kid?”
“Teasing is just having a conversation.”
I laughed at Nyanpun’s criticism.
Next to him, Licking, a direct servant, is standing and fanning him.
“Yeah. It suits you well.”
“Leave behind.”
“Nyangpun! That servant, the Nabber, is intimidating me!”
“Without even losing ID!”
The lick was crying.
“Ugh! Awesome! Raise your voice.”
“Juseung Hapneud.”
Nyangfun lowered his tail at once.
hey It’s a rare sight. How are you going to rectify it later?
“I can’t help it. If you don’t do this here, it’ll look weird.”
Nyanpun, who sneaked up on me, whispered.
In Rome, it was better to follow the culture of these people than to be awkward just because they were told to follow the Roman law.
Following Nyangpun’s guidance, I headed to the office.
A desk full of papers. Looking at it, it’s about war materials…
“Are you a merchant here too?”
“Good luck what? It’s better than doing something you don’t know at all.”
“That’s right too.”
After sitting down properly, Nyanfen hands over a gold ID.
“As I said, I put it as my direct subordinate. It will be a free pass in quite a few places.”
“thank you.”
“Why me!”
Licking felt unfair, but could he do anything about it?
“You can’t help it because Start is a slave.”
“Dirty Elyos, I will definitely take revenge.”
Don’t openly declare state overthrow.
With this, I secured my identity.
“How is the situation inside?”
“Not so good. Blocked half of the eastern area.”
Now it was time to get information that only nobles could know.
