Department of Homeland Security, Washington, D.C.
Antonio Top Climbing Director rushed to his office after receiving a call from Minister Macmillan.
I’m a little anxious these days because so many things keep happening.
As expected.
“… Players requested rescue from the US embassy during the week?”
“uh.”
“Are they also the people who claim they were kidnapped?”
“Yes, Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, Malaysia… a total of 8 people.”
“No, even if you were kidnapped, how did you escape?”
“He didn’t tell me the details. He said that the door to the detention cell suddenly opened and when he went out into the hallway, all the guards were collapsed.”
That’s nonsense.
There must have been an assistant who rescued them.
For example, the two players who took care of the terrorists in one go at the HG Hotel fashion show venue.
“By any chance, those people back then… .”
“I know what you’re trying to say, but nothing is certain yet.”
Antonio also agreed with Secretary Macmillan’s comments.
Because we’ll have to investigate to find out more details.
“How does the White House plan to respond?”
“We need to protect them first, and I’ve already contacted the embassies of each country.”
“What next?”
“I’m thinking about it, it’s a pretty big deal.”
“Yes.”
China’s player kidnapping campaign.
Until then, it was only a rumor.
Because there was no significant evidence.
But now things are different.
We have a witness.
There are as many as eight players of different nationalities.
“And this is the official text that came from the CIA..”
Manager Macmillan lowered his voice and spoke carefully.
“It seems like Chairman Lin had an accident.”
If it’s Lin’s comment,
“Lee, are you talking about Chinese President Lin Chaoming?”
“that’s right.”
“No, what kind of accident was it? An illness? An accident? … Surely, it wasn’t an assassination?”
“They seem to be focusing more on illness, but that’s not certain yet.”
“… Is it something I should prepare for?”
“I heard it was pretty serious.”
It’s a major accident.
While the revelation of player kidnappings is shocking, the fact that it has hit China’s most powerful figure is even more shocking.
“It’s going to be noisy for a while.”
“very.”
“I’m sure you’re having a hard time too, Minister.”
“…”
Who are you kidding?
It will be difficult to even enter the house in the future.
“You should also focus on conquering the top. Why not try discovering some new talent while you’re at it? You can’t just rely on Gerald forever.”
“…I am working hard.”
“Just in words? Let’s also have a record of S++ rank strategy.”
That’s what Antonio wanted too.
S++ grade strategy writer with American citizenship.
I was willing to serve him like an emperor.
But you have to show up.
A terrorist incident occurred in central Beijing.
But it wasn’t even mentioned in the Chinese media.
Two loud bangs echoed through the city in the early hours of the morning, and police, soldiers, ambulances and fire trucks were running around making noise.
The news first broke in foreign media.
That afternoon.
An expose reported by an American news channel.
– I am Nguyen, a level 57 player from Vietnam. I was kidnapped by China. I was locked in a cell, tortured and threatened, and forced to conquer the Chinese Black Tower… .
– I am Imisa from Malaysia. I have been kidnapped by China for over three years. Look at these scars. They are signs of torture. I miss my family. I feel aggrieved… .
– My name is Jang Jinpyeong. I am not a Chinese player. My home country is Taiwan. My hometown is Gyaoxiong. They kidnapped me, saying I am a fellow Chinese. There is a traitor inside Taiwan. His name is… .
Players who claim to have been kidnapped have come forward one after another, exposing China’s atrocities.
The whole world was turned upside down.
China kidnapped players, forced them to become naturalized, and sent them to conquer the tower?
It was originally an unconfirmed ghost story.
There was only suspicion, but no evidence.
But eight witnesses appeared.
All players have been declared dead or missing in their home country.
The countries involved in the kidnapping each issued statements condemning the Chinese government.
Punish those responsible, make a direct apology from the Chinese president, provide compensation, etc.
Of course, countries that were not parties also condemned China.
If we don’t want to be labeled a criminal nation, we need to make a sincere apology as soon as possible.
Although countries around the world officially protested to China, the Chinese government did not respond at all.
Normally, at this point, a spokesperson would appear on a local broadcast and say things like, “This is slander against China, this is a baseless claim, we will not forgive a country that spreads rumors without solid evidence.”
China did China.
Wow! Our country was finally able to avoid it. Is it because we are a developed country?
ㄴTo avoid it, there were similar attempts before. The hotel incident too.
What happens now? China is going to beat Granz?
Are you going to do it? You’re going to stick out your flippers.
But why aren’t they saying anything?
Yeah, the whole world is cursing at the same time.
It’s time to make excuses. I will never tolerate any acts that insult the Chinese people!
Are you going to take this opportunity to build up some muscle?
ㄴThis is unconfirmed information, though.
Nwhat?
I heard someone was admitted to a special ward at Peking University Hospital in China?
So what do you want me to do?
I have an acquaintance there, and rumors about Lin Chaoming are spreading.
No way, the Chinese president?
The rumor spread further and further.
China was in turmoil.
Joo-hyuk also watched TV.
Complete rescue of kidnapped players.
How can you not trust this?
As expected from one of the original members. A loyal Cossack.
“That’s amazing. I can’t help but be amazed. How did you rescue everyone without anyone getting left behind?”
“I tried to show off my talents. Hehehehe.”
“Oh my, if you show off your skills twice, China will be ruined. Hahahaha.”
“Actually, I showed off my talent twice….”
“yes?”
“Huh?”
“What did you just say…,”
“Oh, I’m sorry. I didn’t say anything.”
And Veronica too… .
“Hurp! Cool, cool,”
He’s sleeping, so don’t wake him up.
Anyway, the uneasiness that had been hanging in a corner of my heart was all resolved.
“I really want to give you some compensation. Like pocket money like before?”
“Oh, please put it away. I didn’t use the one I received before.”
“I feel ashamed to just say thank you in words.”
“I’m done! With just a few warm words from the Spring Summoner, this Cossack’s spirits will soar.”
But you shouldn’t just keep your mouth shut and let it go.
Everyone compliments others with words.
He said he had enough money, but he spent too much on buying beef, and it was difficult to give him a car each.
I wish there was some kind of symbolic award.
Something that can remain permanently.
For example, things like medals.
‘…Stay still!’
There is something similar, though.
“Mr. Cossack.”
“Pressure!”
“Shall I give you a medal?”
“…Huh?”
A medal.
The Cossack’s expression that he doesn’t know English,
“Is that the thing you wear on your chest?”
“is it so.”
“That thing that’s shiny and bright?”
“Yes, medal!”
moment!
Veronica suddenly gets up next to me.
“Sergeant Veronica Caliber!… Four, is that a medal?”
Stop!
The other summoned people also responded.
While he was busy with his work, he heard the word ‘medal’ and stopped what he was doing and turned his gaze to Juhyuk.
There’s an unexpected explosion of interest?
“I’ll give it to you. Come here.”
“… Euaaaah.”
Cossack stood awkwardly in front of Juhyuk with a very tense expression on his face.
It’s no fun to just give it away. Let’s at least make it look nice.
“Mr. Cossack, the summoned one!”
“… Yes, pressure!”
Joohyuk opened his inventory and took out a platinum badge.
“You have been awarded a medal, or rather a badge, for your contribution in safely returning the kidnapped players home through perfect planning and execution.”
Cossack with wide eyes.
“Ugh!… This, this is precious.”
“Mr. Cossack deserves it. He did a great job.”
“Eww, look, Summoner Bongso!”
Blood Summoners looking on with envious eyes.
Assassin Cossack receives a medal from the Summoner.
It was unprecedented.
‘Medal, ahhh.’
‘Wow, I’m jealous.’
‘That sounds good.’
‘Hoeeeeee… ‘
A badge received as a reward for clearing S++ ranks.
The total number of badges currently owned by Joo-hyuk is 63, including the ones he received from the Black Tower in the United Arab Emirates.
Since you’ve already received all the perks, what’s the point of keeping it?
But I found a use for it.
This is what you use in situations like this.
Rescuing the player completely is also a task equivalent to an S++ rank strategy.
The badge also had a pin that could be attached to clothing.
Joohyuk pinned a platinum badge on Cossack’s chest.
“Thank you! I don’t know where to put myself. But I will not be satisfied. Until the day I fill my entire chest with badges, I, the Cossack, will devote my whole strength to the Summoner.”
A Cossack with both hands raised with a proud expression.
I walked around the living room with my chest out so that the other summoned people could see my badge.
How could there not be applause? Even though the sound was very small.
I congratulate you, but I’m jealous.
I can do it well too.
A platinum badge given directly by the summoner.
How can you stand that?
“Next, Veronica Caliber, please come forward.”
Hurry up!
Veronica reacts like lightning.
“… Oh, oh my? Me too?”
“I have to give it to you.”
Veronica flustered, but quickly stood in front of Joohyuk.
“Veronica, the summoned one.”
“Sergeant Veronica Caliber!”
“You have been greatly honored for your uncanny ability to protect the hostages and escort them to safety with the Cossacks and their uncanny gun skills, so I hereby award you this badge.”
“Victory!!!”
I took another badge out of my inventory.
And the moment he was about to give it to Veronica!
‘…uh.’
This is tricky.
Veronica sticks out her chest for comfort.
What should I do?
Two huge things were filling Juhyuk’s eyes.
Moreover, the reinforced suit she is wearing is in the form of full body tights.
It means that it is stuck.
It’s dangerous.
‘…I can’t not give it to you.’
Gulp.
Joohyuk swallowed dry saliva.
Oh, I don’t know.
With trembling hands, he gently grabbed the reinforced suit fabric on Veronica’s chest and pointed at the badge.
“Sergeant Veronica Caliber, this is the most honorable and proud medal I have ever received. I will fight fervently for your victory.”
Applause, so envious that it leaves me powerless.
“Gyaaaah! It’s a medal! A medal!!!”
Veronica jumped up and down in the living room, cheering.
On the other hand, Gobang tightly shuts his eyes, Gyeondal-lae sighs, and Lajix lies on the floor mopping with a disappointed expression.
however?
“The next person to be summoned is Gyeondal-rae.”
“…yes?”
Gyeondalrae’s eyes sparkled.
“I have received your order.”
“You have contributed greatly to obtaining the rune of strengthening the traits by performing the Origin Good, so you are awarded this badge.”
“… I am so grateful. How can such a lowly girl be given such a great reward?”
What’s the big prize?
With one badge.
I love this so much I could die.
This makes the giver feel good too.
Clap clap clap clap!
The applause grew louder.
Because now the anticipation has grown beyond disappointment.
I even received a gift.
It applies retroactively to past achievements.
then?
“Summoned Barbarian Warrior Meat Shield.”
“Here I am. I’m going too!”
Swish!
Gobang, whose body grows larger due to excitement.
“Shrink your body. You’re too big.”
Mugwort.
“You have been awarded a badge of merit for protecting your comrades by throwing yourself into the poison pit during the 60th floor Wyvern Lord raid.”
“Oh, come on… .”
There’s nowhere to go with my bare upper body.
Even though I had no choice but to enlarge the pants, they didn’t tear.
“Hehehehe.”
Gobang grinned and ran his hand over the badge on the waist of his pants.
Is it that good?
Moment! Degurrrrr!
Lajix, unable to bear the urgency, rolled in front of Juhyeok.
“Oh, oh,”
Lajix, stamping his feet and glaring at him with longing eyes, begging for the badge.
Oh my, so cute.
The breath is already pouring out like wildfire.
“The Summoned Rajix”
“Huh!”
“You have contributed greatly to the treasury through the mining of basilisk hides and tower ores, and therefore you are hereby awarded this badge of merit.”
“Whew!”
I gave Lajix a badge on his subspace backpack.
“Whoa, Joe, good.”
Round and round,
Lajix is enjoying herself by spinning her plump body around on the spot.
Joohyuk took out another badge.
“The summoned Rajix.”
huh?
Why are you calling again?
Surely you’re not going to give it to me and then try to take it away?
“… Huh?”
“You have contributed greatly to the upcoming Tower Climb by collecting Rune Fragments and Ticket Fragments, so hereby receive an additional badge.”
“Huh?”
Lajix trembled all over.
2? Just me? 2?
The other summoned people nodded in agreement.
Deserve it.
How many achievements have you made?
“Huh.”
There were tears in Rajix’s large eyes, but his face was filled with happiness.
Are badges that good?
If I had known this would happen, I would have given it to you a long time ago.
but!
One real badge is worth more than a hundred compliments.
Joo-hyuk was also satisfied.
Later, I should give a special privilege to the summoner who collects 5 of them.
“Hey, today’s strategy for the 63rd floor is… It’s the Dark Skeleton, so it shouldn’t be too hard, right?”
The expressions on the summoned people’s faces suddenly became serious.
“Trust me and leave it to me, Bongso Hwansa’s right-hand man, the master of bone broth, the bone cleaver of Majang-dong. I, the Cossack, will do it all.”
“Sergeant Veronica Caliber, the 100% accurate musketeer! The grim reaper of the demons, the milky-haired only female ranger, I will cut off every joint of a skeleton with my musket bullets.”
“Warrior Gobang, Incarnation of Regeneration, Body Tank, Aggro Expert, Badged and Worthy.”
“Young girl, the foremost priestess of the Celestial Empire, professional in the Ssitgimgut, conductor of the bells and drums, I will shake the bells until my wrists break.”
“…Why does everyone follow me? Hey, the characters overlap.”
and,
“Whoa!”
As if telling us to trust only him, Lajix took out a shiny golden pickaxe, rested it on his shoulder, and glared at us with a fierce gaze.
‘Hmm,’
It’s a little scary.
The desire for the badge was palpable.
But the motivation was right.
[Enter the 63rd floor of the Black Tower in South Korea.]
63rd floor.
Dark Skeleton.
A skeletal body without any skin.
It’s so damn hard.
Not bone level, but metal level.
A place where blunt weapons are more effective than sharp weapons.
A large sword or broadsword will also do.
However, as if he was a soldier in his past life, he charges at you with a shield, sword, sword, and spear instead of being naked.
[63rd floor mission: Kill 15 dark skeletons.]
The mission was given.
A bustling party.
A chance to make a mark.
In particular, Rajix smiled ecstatically as soon as he entered.
It smells. It smells.
The smell of divine power buried somewhere underground.
‘After a while… ‘
Materials for repairing the Holy Sword.
Another platinum badge catches the eye.
Lajix is still hungry.
It won’t stop.
Until your entire subspace backpack is filled with sparkly platinum badges.
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