Episode 66. Tower of Magic (3)
Click—
The sound of tilting a teacup resonated in the laboratory.
Marcelo sipped his tea and let out a small sigh.
“I think I know why you like it.”
Even as a waitress, he only floated a green tea bag.
I felt like I was being taken aback by that attitude.
Of course, I replied back without showing the slightest hint.
“True value does not lie in its worth and rarity.”
Giving meaning to green tea bags that cost 200 won each…!
At this point, it is also a problem for those who are silently listening.
I mean.
I’m radiating black history in real time like this.
“You say a lot to think about.”
Rather, what do you mean by arguing?
Of course, Marcelo didn’t come to see me to nod at my bullshit.
I figured out the intention through the blinking quest window.
—Accept Marcelo’s proposal. (Success)
─Prove your ability. (Success)
─The Chief’s Weight (repeat)▼
─Approach to the Strange (in progress)
Newly created quest objective.
What is strange?
You must be talking about eccentricity when you say bizarre.
I knew it, but I didn’t part my lips first.
Then Marcelo, who put the teacup down, took his luck.
“As you may have guessed, there are unavoidable circumstances in the Mage Tower.”
…what?
Are you talking about that right away?
Although I knew Marcelo’s personality well.
Really no brakes.
“But unfortunately. I cannot comment on the circumstances at this time. It’s because I’m only guessing the situation alone. In short, it means that it has not been verified.”
Marcelo laughed bitterly.
A skinny face with no flesh.
Besides, is it because he doesn’t usually show emotions on his face?
Complex emotions were felt in that bitter smile.
Click—
I slowly tilted my teacup.
“I understand how you feel.”
“Thank you for your patience.”
“What is the real business?”
“…you guessed it. After all, I can’t hide anything.”
It wasn’t me who noticed it, it was the quest window, but anyway.
Because that’s not important.
I focused on what Marcelo said next.
To summarize the gist of it, it was this.
“The fusion of two completely different concepts, magic and science. I’ve decided to call that advanced magic ‘weird’.”
[『Giggy』] meant that.
If so, he could guess the newly emerging quest goal.
“A new concept must be tested.”
To me, Grandfel’s magical talent.
There was Lee Ho-yeol’s scientific knowledge.
Because I was able to accept those two concepts without difficulty.
There was no great difficulty in using Kii.
But not the other wizards.
It was because he was having trouble with Marcel, who was the chief.
‘It means that we have to build from the foundation.’
Of course I don’t need the process.
But isn’t there a quest?
It was something that he might learn about ‘the unavoidable circumstances of the Mage Tower’ while going through that quest.
“Where do you need my help?”
Marcelo politely answered my question.
“I’m sorry you seem to be indebted to you all the time.”
I was startled by the words that followed.
“I want you to investigate the rift.”
…crack?
This must be the crack I know.
The crack that the monster jumps out of.
But what does oddity and fissure have to do with it?
A moment of shock.
“…!”
Something flashed in my mind.
‘…no cracks are also like oddities.’
Ki is a fusion of two completely different concepts.
The cracks are also two completely different worlds.
A space where reality and arcana are mixed.
I recalled such a landscape of cracks.
A landscape that seemed to have mixed the habitat of the subway and the nol in half.
Yes, the scenery was [『Strange』].
I immediately opened my mouth.
“I understand you, Marcelo.”
“The rift is two worlds… yes? Did you understand?”
Quest objectives updated at the same time.
─Approach to strangeness (in progress)▼
●Attack the rift. (repeat)
“I don’t think you can figure out much right away. However, if we can obtain even a little bit of information about the rift. I am sure that we will make great progress in our quest for oddities.”
A quest that makes loose pride tense.
I must do everything in my power not to sink.
Preparation was essential.
Even in order to struggle diligently.
Of course, that alone may not be enough.
Class Demon Hunter.
If I didn’t have a [natural enemy relationship], I wouldn’t be crazy, I’d be just a screwed-up guy.
That’s why I decided to fully prepare. Why don’t you have to struggle barefoot?
‘Non-herb potion, etc….’
Why can I use it?
Because you have to use it to the best of your ability.
That’s my way too.
Marcelo said to me.
“I can’t accompany you, but attacking the rift is also part of the research. No, it’s not just a simple study, it’s the same as the first step towards the truth. If you need anything, please ask the Mage Tower.”
…’Anything’.
At this point, I wonder.
Did I know what to ask of the Magic Tower and say that?
‘Do you want me to show you something real?’
Do I really have to show you what it means to uproot a pillar?
Shall I tell you that the words you spit out can’t be easily picked up?
I gave up after thinking about it.
Damn integrity.
As long as Grandfell had his eyes wide open.
I can’t be greedy for nothing.
However, greed and full preparation are completely different.
The Mage Tower’s support should be secured as much as possible.
Click—
I stopped my worries and held up a teacup to Marcelo.
“Then take it.”
“It smells so good. What is the name of the car?”
“They call it green tea.”
“Green tea…”
“I’m sorry, but I don’t have any to share with you.”
“Ah, I don’t think so…”
“But now that we have rocket delivery, it doesn’t matter.”
“…rocket delivery?”
“Just green tea and brown rice green tea. what do you want?”
“…what’s the difference between the two?”
*
Approaches to [『Giggy』].
Crack attack that will be the basis.
The first step in that preparation process was getting to know me.
‘Jipi keeper.’
I said something outrageous.
It was just checking the inventory.
Demon King Decaravia.
The three items that were offered as sacrifices during the exorcism ceremony for the guy.
[Ghost-possessed famous sword]
[Lady’s jewelry box]
[Strangleping tie]
That devil’s item.
It was purified while defeating Dekaravia.
I looked at those items with aesthetic eyes.
“Not bad.”
That’s because it was an item I picked out myself from the auction house.
Naturally, they were carefully selected.
The most important thing was the level limit.
‘Even if I have a lot of money, it’s not a waste if I use it properly.’
I first checked the information on the sword.
[Anonymous blacksmith’s long sword]
[Grade: Unique]
[Limit:
Lv
. It was only after the lingering feelings of resentment disappeared that it regained its true value.]
…I didn’t expect much, but it was surprising.
It’s a skill level you wouldn’t have thought of when it was [Ghosted Sword], isn’t it?
Above all, it was a unique grade longsword.
Aside from the effect, even if you just look at the basic performance…
How many times did you get the purchase price?
‘It’s finally getting out of the longsword for training.’
Swordsmanship training.
The [Lion Heart Knights-Training Longsword] that I kept in the process.
Because I acquired an item with much better performance than that.
Now I can take off my introductory clothing.
Satisfied, I checked the information on the jewelry box.
[Warm Jewelry Box]
[Rating: Unique]
[Restrictions: None]
[Effect: Gives stored jewelry ‘warmth’ for a certain period of time.]
[Description: A jewelry box passed down in noble families. A mother’s heart toward her daughter has been passed down from generation to generation.]
Wait a minute, is this also unique?
At this point, I couldn’t help but be shocked.
Maybe you have a little bit of eyes for me?
‘It is an item that applies buffs to accessories.’
Quite an odd shape item.
[Warmth] Buff.
Just looking at it didn’t come to mind.
What is the effect of the buff?
It will be something to check from time to time.
Finally I picked up my tie.
[Luxury item-Duke Swalin’s cherished item]
[Rating: Unique]
[Limit: Lv.250]
[Effect: Slight increase in magic regeneration / Slight increase in aesthetic stats when worn]
[Description: Duke Swalin’s necktie. It had a curse befitting the complicated story, but now it has a value that is not lacking even if it is stored in a museum after being purified.]
This time, it’s not just a unique, but a luxury?!
I was sure now.
I guess I have a natural talent for auctions too.
‘To be precise, it’s not me, but Grandfel’s talent.’
It must have been that the aesthetic eye had even evaluated the original value of the item hidden by the curse.
If you have this aesthetic eye, you won’t die of starvation.
I thought so.
‘How many times?’
Because I saw a profit that was several times the purchase amount.
Of course, there was no change in emotions.
To be swayed by trivial gains like this.
Because the bowl of Grandfel was so vast.
I casually wore a tie.
Indeed, the adjective of luxury was not a waste.
‘Though it’s inferior to masterpieces.’
Luxury goods were also one of the items that could be recognized for their value just by having a modifier attached to them.
The effect is also simple, but it was the most desperate effect for me.
‘A slight increase in magical power regeneration.’
It’s small, but it won’t have a big effect.
It was more useful than a brooch.
[Effect: Recovers 10% of the mana consumed when using magic.]
That magic regeneration increases without such conditions?
either during battle or while resting.
Because it was said to regenerate mana.
as well as a slight increase.
[Simmi] still stayed at the [Lower] level… but
‘It was good.’
For a first purchase at the auction house, it was a very good result.
In addition, he did not forget the [Necklace of Noble Promise] obtained during the Rift of Count Ascura.
A whopping level 300 limited item.
I was wondering if I could wear this.
There were only 5 levels left until the 300th level.
I checked my outfit in the mirror.
‘A suit, a handkerchief, a tie…’
Somehow, it seems more formal than before.
That kind of outfit wasn’t enough, even the silver hair.
It can also feel alien.
Why?
I didn’t feel the slightest bit strange to myself in the mirror.
I muttered as I looked in the mirror.
“This is also me.”
Grand Fel My past and dark history.
These disparate feelings too.
Part of the process of overcoming the dark history.
Knowing that fact, I didn’t hesitate.
He went straight through the portal to Yusra Kingdom.
To attack the new rift created in Yusra Kingdom.
“I don’t know who he is, but his confidence is amazing.” I don’t even know
whose land it is…
no, who’s ‘authority’ it’s under.
.
.
.
A crack appeared in Yusra Kingdom.
There was nothing special to attach to that fact.
It was just that the number of newly updated rifts increased.
It was Nam Tae-min who delivered the information about him.
“The number of cracks simply increased. One of the cracks appeared near Yusra Kingdom. And this is something only me and hyung know…”
I looked at Taemin Nam who was whispering beside me.
…Can you tell me something important like that?
Of course I was grateful.
Who is Taemin Nam?
The strongest player in Korea and the guild master of Gaon, ranked 3rd in the world.
The information and rumors Nam Tae-min obtains?
As for me, it is advanced information that I do not have a chin to know.
“That’s an interesting story.”
And there was me who took that favor for granted.
In response to my reply, Nam Tae-min continued.
“The moment Inazuma cut ties with the Japanese government! In fact, the justification and reason for the Japanese government to claim its rights to Frost has disappeared.”
Among advanced information.
The story about Frost was especially important.
Because I had the ‘Permissions’ function in Frost.
Until now, it seemed like Frost’s residents would need some time to come to terms with the situation.
I didn’t step out, but now I had no choice but to move slowly.
‘I can’t just watch that situation forever.’
After the subjugation of Demon King Dekarabia.
The attitude shown by the Japanese government was really persistent.
They argued for their right to it, citing all sorts of reasons for the fact that Frost was in their territory. So, I had no choice but to be surprised.
“Hisagi Kazuma. There’s no way he would do that for nothing.”
To think that Inazuma would turn his back on the Japanese government.
Nam Tae-min was curious about that too.
‘Of course I wouldn’t mind.’
It was a little while ago that I thought and passed it on.
“Meet Lee Ho-yeol!”
Including Hisagi Kazuma.
Everyone in the Inazuma Guild was waiting for me.
Lined up neatly in two rows in front of the Golden Palace.
that fleeting moment.
I rolled my head.
Why did you come to visit me in Yusra Kingdom?
Is it because of the information I heard from Nam Tae-min?
The intent was roughly guessed.
however.
“I’m sorry.”
In Rome, you have to follow the Roman law.
“I don’t have meetings that aren’t arranged in advance.”
“…!!!”
whoever it is
Whatever the circumstances.
It means that formalities and procedures are to be followed first.
