The next afternoon, Joohyuk visited the Awakening Management Agency Player Shop again.
He had been thinking about it all night.
Should he do it right or not?
Since he was already here, it might be a good idea to check out his talent.
Actually, he thought he knew why he could do this.
Monsters were scary.
Not only was it important to be cautious about their appearance, but one could also lose their life if they weren’t careful.
However, as he kept coming into contact with them, his fear subsided a lot.
Also, as one levels up, their combat abilities increase, and they receive special rewards and reliable companions.
Joo-hyuk’s timidity stemmed from his difficulties in interpersonal relationships.
The fear that people give and the fear that monsters give are different in nature.
There was no need to fathom the mind of a monster.
What good would it do to know how monsters perceive you?
You wouldn’t have to act while watching the monster’s expression.
Were you going to be friends with monsters?
If you wanted to become close with someone, you didn’t have to worry about what they liked or disliked.
When sending a message, if you wrote it like this, what would the other person think? It wasn’t a relationship where you had to consider things like writing and deleting, special characters, and emoticons.
Also, why doesn’t the “1” disappear, and why is it ignored when it does disappear? You wouldn’t have to wonder.
The monster was concise.
Even though it was scary, it was just a relationship where you had to break the pot when you met.
Was tower climbing a social life?
No way!
For that reason, only at the top could you shake off your timidity.
You could do it.
The man in the black tower.
To do this properly, an energy shield alone was not enough.
As you went up the floors in the future, the monsters’ attack power would increase by one level, so if you relied only on the defensive barrier and messed around, you could get into big trouble.
“Where is the place that sells shields… Ah! There it is.”
It was perfect to use with an energy shield and also provided a synergy effect.
“By the way, there are a lot of people today?”
When he first came, there weren’t any customers.
Players were shopping for items here and there.
“Let’s buy it quickly and go home.”
On the way to the armor shop, Joohyuk remembered Cossack’s advice from yesterday.
“Battles will become more and more fun.”
“Your confidence will also increase.”
“The risk will also increase proportionally.”
Every word was correct.
But it was truly contradictory.
He was scared, but he wanted to fight again.
He didn’t know the world.
Who would have thought he would change like this?
His father was shocked, and his younger brother’s mouth was wide open.
“I’ve grown a lot too.”
That timid young man.
Living long and thin was my life’s value.
It was too late to turn back.
Currently, Joohyuk’s mind was filled with the brief battle with the goblin assassin.
“I want to try it again.”
He understood why the Cossacks were worried.
They said they had a former summoner.
But he had ended up dying.
Perhaps the Cossack himself had witnessed the summoner’s death.
Guilt for not being able to protect the former summoner.
This summoner had a firm will to protect.
So, if it felt like risky behavior, he might overreact.
“I’d like to follow along if possible, but…”
He was sick of living timidly.
An opportunity to make a change.
“Why can’t I have confidence?”
Things would change from now on.
Spread your wings and go from a gentleman to a gentleman.
Okay!
There was no Joo-hyuk from yesterday.
There was only Joo-hyuk today.
Joohyuk stood in front of the armor shop with a confident and bold gait.
“Welcome, Player. Please tell us what you are looking for.”
“…Huh?”
Shop sales staff.
It just so happened that it was a female employee.
“Um, uh, uh, uh, uh, that.”
“Hohoho, if you don’t know the name of the equipment, you can just point with your finger.”
“Bar, shield…”
“Oh, you’re looking for a shield. Should I help you choose one?”
“…yes, yes.”
Oh, I couldn’t look her in the eye.
What the hell was a real man?
“How about this? It’s a large square shield made of orichalcon and sectonium alloy. It’s big, right? It also has self-repairing functions, so you don’t need to repair it.”
“…What’s the price?”
“Please give me 100 million won. As you know, I only receive the value of the goods.”
“Umm, I, I, it’s too heavy and… it’s expensive, so that’s all I can do.”
I was going to turn back.
Why couldn’t I speak?
“Aha! This would be perfect. It’s a round hand shield made from an adamant and sectonium alloy. It’s small and light, and of course, it has self-repairing capabilities.”
Oh!
It was adequate.
Circular, slightly over 30 cm in diameter.
A small hand shield that could be used by attaching only one arm to the handle.
I really liked it.
It was a perfect match for Mace and a set.
“…The price?”
“It’s 40 million won.”
“Ha, installment…”
“It is possible. It can be deducted from the sales price of the magic stone.”
“…I’ll buy it.”
“Yes!”
Installment payments were made using a palm recognition device.
Tiddik!
I finally bought it.
The compatibility was finally right.
Mace in the right hand.
The left hand was a shield.
“It will take time to pay off the installment, but…”
Well, I’ll pay it back soon.
By the way, talking to the staff was much harder than dealing with goblins.
I walked quickly to the entrance.
I had to go home.
Going home was resting.
But at that moment!
“Hello.”
A man spoke to Joo-hyuk.
Who was it?
“Are you a player? Haha, I’m a player too.”
The only people who can come here are either players or administrative staff.
“Nice to meet you. I’m Choi Ho-seok.”
The man immediately offered to shake my hand.
It would be rude to refuse, so Joohyuk also took his hand.
“···This is Bong Joohyuk.”
“Hahaha, it was Joohyuk. I come to the shop every day, but this is my first time seeing you, so I wanted to get to know you.”
“Oh, yes, yes, this is my second time.”
“I see. If you don’t mind, what’s the floor number? I’m climbing the 30th floor.”
It’s high level.
“···Umm, I’m on the 10th floor.”
“Aha, I guess you’ve only been a player for a short time. If you have any difficulties while playing the game, feel free to ask. I’ll answer any questions you may have.”
Quite a friendly attitude.
Even his expression is soft, so he looks kind.
It seems like your nature is E.
So, you are so friendly even to people you meet for the first time.
“Oh, not yet.”
“Really? Then feel free to ask me anytime. I come here often. Hahaha.”
“Yes, yes.”
“Then, see you again!”
Choi Ho-seok disappears, waving his hand.
The bold interpersonal infiltration ability of popular kids.
It’s amazing to see it right in front of you.
‘He must have a girlfriend, right?’
i envy you.
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Since we’re out of the house, let’s solve dinner and go.
I’m planning on taking a break from strategy today.
There are some places I usually go to eat alone.
Fast food restaurant or noodle restaurant.
I stopped by a noodle restaurant near my house.
After adding chives, shrimp paste, radish greens, and sesame powder to a bowl of hot pork soup, I easily emptied it.
Joohyuk came home around dark time.
After a quick wash.
“Status window.”
[Name]: Bong Joohyuk [Affiliation]: Black Top (South Korea) [Level]: 19LV [Characteristic]: Summon (Simultaneous Summon: 2) [Catalog]: John Cossack/Savage Meat Shield [Special Skill]: Designated Summon/Random Summon/Unsummon [Universal Skill]: Tower Entry (once a day)/Top-only inventory [Battle Skill]: Shadow Step
I feel happy.
When did it get like this?
You can challenge level 19, floor 19.
Okay, shall we start preparing now?
Joohyuk took out a mace and a round hand shield from his top-only inventory and held them in each hand.
Also, John Cossack and Gobang were given 5 stars each in the catalog listing.
“Summon John Cossack.”
[John Cossack has been summoned.] “Thank you for the rating… oh my gosh.”
A confident Joohyuk holding a mace and shield.
The eyes are sharp and full of determination.
John Cossack noticed before Joohyuk could even speak.
I collapsed on the floor.
“Ugh, I guess···,”
The appearance of the Summoner was an expression of belief.
Showing the will to do it right from the top.
“Hey, do you really have to do this?”
“I will do my best to take care of myself.”
“The former summoner said the same thing.”
“Don’t worry. I’m a gentleman, so if I get tired of climbing, I’ll give up right away.”
The Cossack wiped away his flowing tears with the back of his hand.
“Promise me, you won’t be the one charging ahead.”
It’s so sad, so sad.
Joohyuk put the mace and shield into his inventory and grabbed Cossack’s hands with both of his.
“···I promise.”
“If it’s hard, sacrifice me and Gobang to escape instead.”
“Uhm, I see.”
“I think it would be better to sacrifice the little bastard rather than me.”
That depends on the situation.
“Should we do it right now?”
“No, let’s start tomorrow.”
“Then I’ll watch TV or… okay?”
At that time!
John Cossack suddenly tilted his head.
Soon, with a cold expression.
“Summoner Bong.”
“Why?”
“Is there anyone you have a grudge against?”
“Grudge? Of course not. I’ve never done anything to hold a grudge against anyone.”
“Someone is out there. Life is overflowing.”
To live.
Who?
Moment!
Knock, knock, knock.
The sound of the front door knob turning.
It looks like it’s being forced open.
“···For now, I’m hiding.”
“Yes!”
Swish.
The disappearing Cossacks.
And.
Sizzle!
A transparent energy shield covering Joohyuk’s body.
In the end.
Bam!
The door opened.
“Hello? Hehehehe.”
“···What? Why here, no, how did you know about our house?”
“It was hard for me to follow you.”
Joohyuk clenched his fist.
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Choi Ho-seok, a level 33 player, was interested in something other than tower climbing.
His other occupation is a self-proclaimed item broker.
The job of finding useful items and selling them to customers.
How do I get the items?
By conquering the tower?
You’re welcome.
You have to steal it from the guy who has the item.
First, look for prey in the player shop.
I didn’t choose just anyone.
They’re easy to spot at first glance.
They’re the kind of nerds who would have been bullies or something when they were in school.
I just happened to find one just right today.
A guy who would freak out even if you just pointed a knife at him.
It was even a jackpot.
A bracelet filled on the bastard’s wrist.
That’s an item.
At first glance, it looked extraordinary.
Some of them approached me in a friendly manner and even shook my hand.
I looked closely at my wrist while shaking hands, and as expected, it was the item.
What if this bracelet didn’t have the tag “Top Only” on it?
It’s worth calling.
It doesn’t matter if it’s stuck.
He’s conquering the 10th floor with his own mouth, but he’s only level 10.
Actually, what if you’re level 50 or 60?
Outside, they are just ordinary people.
So, as soon as Bong Joohyuk went outside, I secretly followed him on my motorcycle.
I followed the taxi he took, watched him eat at a restaurant, and eventually found out where he lived.
As long as it’s not an elite team.
If they do something wrong, they are tracked by the state.
Then it’s fucked.
But it wasn’t.
If you’re an elite team, you wouldn’t be living in such a shabby place.
Taking advantage of the absence of people.
After opening the door with the iron key.
He took the pistol out of his pocket and went inside.
In this day and age, obtaining a gun is not difficult.
Since it has a silencer, no one will know it was fired.
“Hehehehe.”
I couldn’t help but laugh.
The guy was still wearing his bracelet.
There will be equipment in your inventory too.
First, they make you spit it out through torture and threats.
Killing comes next.
Just throw the body inside the tower and you’re done.
Funnily enough, player corpses go into the tower’s exclusive inventory.
Because the player belongs to the top.
“Don’t make a sound! If you make even a sound, I’ll put a bullet in your head.”
Joohyuk’s eyes widened at Choi Ho-seok’s threat.
“Take off your bracelet and open your inventory. See this gun? It’s silenced, so it won’t make much noise. If you don’t like guns, there’s also a knife. I’ll cut it up for you like sashimi.”
No!
Why would you say something like that···?
It’s like suicide.
“Decide. Are you going to endure the torture? Are you going to just take out the item and buy it?”
Please!
Joohyuk’s hands and feet were trembling.
My heart was pounding.
A very dangerous situation.
Yourself?
How could that be!
On a plate with an energy shield.
The dangerous one was that man named Choi Ho-seok.
So.
“Mr. Ho-seok.”
“Shh! Stop talking nonsense! I’m taking inventory! And take off that bracelet too.”
“···It’s not too late even now. If you put your gun away and go back, you won’t die. I promise.”
“What the hell are you talking about? Are you really going to put a bullet in my knee?”
Iced coffee!
It’s as good as over.
Choi Ho-seok is already dead.
The head will be cut off and a ribbon will be tied in a butterfly knot.
By the way, what about the body?
What excuse did you give to the police?
That was when.
Ssut.
Something gray blocked my vision.
‘···Uh?’
Suddenly, the gun disappeared from Choi Ho-seok’s hand.
“Wh, what?”
Choi Ho-seok was bewildered.
Where did the gun go?
I was holding it in my hand.
Moment!
Kwak!
A sharp pain in the back of the head.
“Ouch!”
What?
‘···Dude, shit, there was another one?’
Clearly, he was the only one in the room.
Consciousness becomes clouded.
Choi Ho-seok fell forward just like that.
dump!
Joohyuk with surprised eyes.
What a twist!
‘You didn’t kill him?’
Ssurss, the Cossacks appeared.
Iced coffee!
How trustworthy is the assassin?
He so clearly complied with his request not to kill anyone.
“You did a great job! That’s great. Mr. Cossack, you subdued him without killing him!”
“···Huh?”
“Hahaha! I really appreciate you fainting. Five stars is too low. I want to give you 50, no, 500 points.”
“Hehehe, is that so?”
Cossack secretly put the dagger for decapitation and the ribbon for tying a bow back into his bosom.
Originally, I was planning to knock out Summoner Bong’s room so that he wouldn’t get splashed with blood, and then lay down plastic or newspaper on the floor and work on it.
“Hey, I’ll throw this guy outside···,”
“Just leave it. You can report it to the police.”
“No, that’s not necessary. I’ll just carry it outside and leave it far away…”
“It’s okay. Reporting is the easiest.”
Cossack glanced at the fallen Choi Ho-seok with regretful eyes.
A brat who dared to try to kill the Summoner.
I have to kill that thing.
I need to cut my hair and decorate it nicely with a ribbon.
What a waste.
So what if some blood splatters?
Instead of stunning him, I should’ve just cut him.
LUNA-CAVE
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