Episode 156. What bloomed was (3) that
the repercussions of the London crisis were not easily calmed down.
Above all, what the world paid attention to was the rapidly changing British attitude.
After the Great Cataclysm in England, a nation that operated independently centered on the Second Sun.
That was what the guild master of Second Sun, Schraig, declared.
“From now on, we go to war.”
I will jump into the [unfinished holy war].
Second Sun had close ties to the British government.
In fact, it was an announcement that could be regarded as Britain’s participation in the war.
“I thought I would move to the second sun.”
“Isn’t this really going to lead to the unification of the world?”
“Say something sensible.”
“Ah, Director. Can’t you even joke? It’s spectacular anyway.”
Aquariu oak trees blooming on a London street.
These trees must have been the first-class contributors to changing the desolate and stiff England. No, if I had to argue, would Lee Ho-yeol, who sprouted such a tree, be the number one contributor?
“It has exceeded the level of influence of a single player.”
Even if Skaarl, who insisted on mysticism, was put aside.
It was the same when you look at the Rocks, which kept the 2nd place in the rankings.
Although Rocks had a high reputation as a player, it was impossible to wield enough power to move the country.
However, Lee Ho-yeol was different.
“It’s more amazing that you made this heart move instead of brute force!”
Indeed, it was an activity that was not lacking even if it was called ‘London’s Miracle’.
Of course, there was one more thing that made as much talk as the Acquario oak tree. The sky was brighter than ever. People with umbrellas were seen on the streets.
“This is right there, right? Lee Ho-yeol defeated the specter!”
Ho-yeol Umbrella Fight.
I saw people all over the street holding umbrellas and imitating famous scenes. In fact, even if it was a battle, it was only a moderate swing of an umbrella.
Thanks to this, there was no difficulty in imitating ordinary citizens.
It was to the extent that the scene was reported on the news through radio waves as a syndrome.
Kingdom of Yusra.
Nam Tae-min, who had been watching the screen silently, opened his mouth.
“…it’s really no joke.”
A barbarian wielding a greatsword.
Nam Tae-min knew better than anyone how tiring it was to deal with a specter that was immune to physical attacks.
Likewise, Leonie’s impression of the berserker was not much different.
“Has the umbrella been enchanted? What.”
what really
Watching Ho-yeol’s umbrella fight video, I realized it again.
Even after growing up, the gap between Ho-yeol and them is wide.
Magician Hisagi’s eyes shone sharply.
Hisagi’s specialty is fighting with magic wrapped around her blade.
Thanks to that, I was able to recognize its characteristics better than anyone else.
“You probably didn’t use magic.”
So, the question of the three people deepened even more.
“Then is that umbrella really a unique item?”
“Damn, that really makes sense…”
“No, does that eye look that Mr. Hoyeol showed make sense then?”
“…That doesn’t even make sense, Mr. Ha.”
Popularity approached the three of them.
From Frost to Yusra Kingdom.
It was Harkon who moved for the maintenance of the Lion Heart Knights.
“oh. Captain Harkon, it’s been a while.”
It was Nam Tae-min and Leonie who shared the joys and sorrows of the Lion Heart Knights while rebuilding the Kingdom of Yusra. Hisagi, who joined late, is in a state of complete agreement with Harkon to some extent.
Thanks to this, Harkon didn’t mind and asked.
“It must have been while talking about Lord Hoyeol.”
“Ah, did you hear the news?”
“Are you talking about a crack in a dungeon?”
“As expected, there were rumors about Ho-yeol in Frost too?”
I knew it without even needing to know.
Hoyeol moved, cleared the cracks, and was very active.
Because there were rumors that I heard even when I was still.
But wait…?
Harkon’s eyes turned to the smartphone Nam Tae-min was holding.
“…kyung?”
Harkon’s self-talk out of the blue.
Are you seeing a smartphone for the first time?
Or are you just as surprised by the umbrella fight as we were?
Three people who were rolling their heads in their own way.
“This!”
But as far as I know, I see it.
None of them had an answer.
Because Harkon was really looking at something different from the three of them.
A long umbrella stained black like pitch black.
A silvery spirit climbing a long umbrella.
It must have been.
“…is it. Is that the light unique to Gyeong?”
Harkon continued in a trembling voice.
“In what gap did I reach the state of sword steel!”
…sword steel?
I didn’t know what he was talking about all of a sudden.
A ranker is not a ranker for nothing.
It means that there is an eye that has been accumulated through many experiences.
Geomgang is the name of the ability that defeated the specter with an umbrella.
The three asked, their eyes twinkling.
“Captain Harkon, may I ask what that sword class is?”
*
Office of the Magic Tower.
“It is inconsistent. Bensh William.”
It was the vibration that awakened me, who was suffering from the chief’s work as always.
The smartphone on my thigh rings non-stop.
I know without checking.
The existences of love and hatred are certain.
…I really wanted to ignore it.
There is no way this guy’s etiquette can ignore contact.
The accumulated group chat room messages came to mind.
Needless to say, I don’t want to do anything about the number that saved me as ‘infinitely deep darkness’. Likewise, I looked at the message from No. 2 with as much blurry eyes as possible.
By the way…
Even my eldest sister shouldn’t do that to me, really!
A video uploaded to the group chat room.
It is Arang.
To be precise, my one and only nephew holding a pink umbrella.
Even if everyone in the world wields an umbrella, you can endure it. Because I have no reason to control it.
But I didn’t want to see my one and only nephew stained with my dark history…!
“You are indeed in a great posture.”
Don’t take Arang seriously, Grandfel.
Of course, videos weren’t everything.
No matter what, it’s blood.
At the end of the teasing, everyone asked me how I was doing.
‘Of course, the nuance is a bit like that, but.’
It looks like you heard about the temple quest.
Did you go solo and then work with your friends?
Do you still have friends?
People say that I feel more at ease than before.
“Nothing to worry about.”
Of course, according to etiquette, I had no choice but to reply politely.
Let’s stop at this point.
No more talking to Wensu.
I, Lee Ho-yeol’s mental strength, can’t stand it.
I turned my eyes back to work.
[Quest: Unfinished Crusade]
From the Arcana continent to reality.
The crusade against the devil is not yet over.
At the end of this war, there are no rewards or loot.
All that remains is pride.
Prove yourself proud.
Unlike other players.
In my temple quest, the quest goal of ‘prove your worth in the area’ did not exist. To be honest, I’m not in a position to be evaluated by anyone.
Of course, the players’ quest was still in progress.
Humming hum——
The noise coming from outside the office door must be proof.
They were players flocking to the Mage Tower to prove their worth.
Wizard-type players seemed a bit excited.
Except for Jesse Heinness and me, there were no players with positions in the Mage Tower.
‘They’ll think it’s an opportunity.’
If you prove your worth and are recognized.
It was not enough to enter the Magic Tower and receive a position.
You can learn the knowledge of the Magic Tower.
It is understandable to have expectations.
however.
“The standards will be strict.”
It’s nothing else, it’s a holy war quest to face a demon on a different level than before. This means that a high level of player ability is essential.
Still, it would be nice to think of it as luck out of misfortune.
‘If only I had stepped forward to evaluate it.’
Skilled wizards of the Mage Tower are basic.
Just like Benshe William did.
Wasn’t it me who, in some cases, rejected even senior mages?
So, I was genuinely concerned. I wondered if I was in charge of evaluating the players, and there would be an unfortunate situation where no one would be able to enter the Mage Tower.
“It’s a pity.”
Too bad it’s a bitch.
You need to be thankful for everything, Grandfel.
More than anything, if you open your hands to the evaluation, you will really die.
—Train your weakened body. (Repeat) ▲
Running 40km (in progress)
3000 push-ups (in progress)
2000 pull-ups (in progress)
1000 burpee tests (successful)
…I mean, I am really tired.
After investing stats in [Strength] and [Agility], the requirements for class quests have risen sharply.
Those numbers are truly mind-boggling to look at.
Of course, I couldn’t do anything about it.
I was just quietly chanting.
“With great power comes great responsibility.”
It’s said to be great power, so my [Muscle Strength] stat isn’t even 100. In any case, starting with the class quest, it means that there is an undeserved amount of work to do besides evaluation.
Giying─
Suddenly, the smartphone vibrates again.
This time it was a phone call.
Why are you trying to attack my mind with words after Yerim Lee did that? I was skeptical, but unfortunately I wasn’t. Even if it wasn’t, it’s Nam Tae-min who tried to contact him.
“I am listening.”
…say hello.
If you say hello in a normal way, will even thorns sprout from your mouth?
This is why I want to avoid talking on the phone as much as possible.
Fortunately, Taemin Nam did not take it seriously.
– “Heo-eok. Huh Eok. Mr. Ho-yeol, is it okay to talk?”
Aside from the reaction, for some reason, the voice was about to pass out of breath.
My curiosity did not last long.
It was because Nam Tae-min spoke right away.
-“Suddenly, I’m sorry, but does that sword river really exist?!”
…A sword?
I could intuit that word.
You’re undergoing physical training from Harkon.
It’s nice to hear that this.
“Yes.”
After all, it’s unfair that I’m the only one who struggles with physical training.
*
“The sword river is so far away that you can’t even cross it. Before that, I must climb to the top of another mountain called Geomchi.”
Harkon continued.
“In order to awaken such a sword skill, you need a body suitable for it.”
Run to build such a body!
Nam Tae-min is on the phone with Ho-yeol.
Leonie asked Nam Tae-min as soon as he finished the call.
“…what. No, what do you mean?”
Please, there is no such thing as an examination.
I’d like you to tell me that Harkon was talking nonsense.
‘It’s a different stamina consumption than combat.’
Lungs scream.
Because it was so painful that the swear words I had cut off would come out again.
But the wind is colorless.
Dori Dori—
Nam Taemin shook his head with a pale face.
“…Captain Harkon was right. He said.”
“Something like this? really?!”
“Miss Leonie, there are no more excuses.”
Hisagi’s face was filled with sadness.
It was the same with Nam Tae-min.
At first I thought Harkon was joking.
That’s black steel.
Because I had never heard or seen such a skill in Arcana.
“If there is a hot fever award in Geomgangdo and Geomdo, then there is.”
But there is
“Ho-yeol did some physical training, too. I have to follow you.”
and did it
What are these crazy fanatics?
While Leonie sticks out her tongue at the madness of the two.
The two men gritted their teeth and ran away.
Damn I don’t get it but I can’t get behind.
I never thought I’d miss the cracks.
Leonie gritted her teeth and moved her legs.
By the way…
“Hey Nam Taemin! But what are you talking about AAU?!”
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T-ring─Park
Min-jae confirmed the sender of the message.
[Taemin Nam].
Gaon, the best guild in Korea.
It is only natural that the guild master Nam Tae-min is acquainted with the AAU branch manager in Korea. However, it was not uncommon for Nam Tae-min to contact him first.
“see.”
sneak
Park Min-jae’s gaze toward the calendar.
No matter how you look at it, there are no scheduled events. I don’t know if it’s a public matter, but it wasn’t enough to keep in touch privately. Soon after, Park Min-jae checked the message and blinked.
I can’t believe it.
“…what?!”
Looking back, I can’t believe it.
After going through the messages several times.
I was finally able to accept the content.
[Player Lee Ho-yeol. Request to attend the AAU meeting]
Lee Ho-yeol is attending the AAU meeting…!
In the meantime, at the AAU Korea branch.
No, leaving the branch, AAU is Lee Ho-yeol.
How many times have you courted him?
However, it was Lee Ho-yeol who never responded.
So it’s been a long time since everyone gave up.
However, Lee Ho-yeol of the world.
First of all, you revealed your intention to contact through yourself.
“okay. Absolutely okay!”
There was no need to coordinate the schedules of each AAU branch.
Is this the time to figure things out like jet lag?
Gab will always be Lee Ho-yeol.
E just follows.
Park Min-jae hurriedly sent a reply.
“What is this?”
Take a moment to suppress your overworked chest.
Formality and etiquette suddenly came to Park Min-jae.
Udangtang!
Park Min-jae hurriedly ran out of the branch manager’s office.
It was none other than Seong Hyeon-jun who ran into him even though he was unlucky.
Park Min-jae asked Sung Hyeon-jun straight.
“Hey, Hyunjoon. Didn’t I still look a little like an old schoolboy?”
“…yes? Ah yes. Yes?”
“right? But no matter how comfortable I am, take your hands out of your pockets…”
*
A super-large update called Battle for the Demon King is scheduled now.
Getting caught up in an unnecessary incident is an extreme specification.
In that sense, we cannot repeat the same thing as happened in London.
As I said, it is necessary to look at the face of AAU.
But before that.
Office of Yusra Kingdom.
I glanced at the papers on the desk with a cold gaze.
The purpose of the document is to request an interview.
The submitter of the document knew well in the past and now.
The number 1 player in the rankings, Skal.
But the procedure is wrong.
“It is disqualified. Scal.”
Something infinitely deep would have been enough.
My other nickname of evil dragon hunter.
First of all, an apology for spreading it to the world…
