Joohyuk is currently conquering the 25th floor.
Players who cleared the final section of the 20th-floor goblin can also clear the 25th floor without much difficulty because the pattern is similar. But the problem is the Orc Chieftain.
Dealing with this guy requires the right strategy and tactics. Of course, this isn’t something Joo-hyuk needs to worry about. Gobang and the Cossacks will take care of it anyway.
The weakest of the orcs are the forest orcs. They have a small build, and their attack power is similar to that of a hobgoblin. The strongest orc is the volcanic orc. He is not someone to be taken lightly. With blood-red skin and a soft aura of flame, he burns everything he touches. But to the savage warrior Gobang, it’s just a hot pack.
If you come across a volcanic orc while walking around, grab it and hold it affectionately in your arms.
“Church?”
Boom! He broke its back with a bear hug.
“…Won’t it be hot?”
“Look at the skin of this baby pig. There’s no soot. Even if you burn it with a gas torch, it’s so black you’d say, ‘Wow! It feels cool!’”
Well, Gobang is the owner of a body that can withstand even the breath of the super demon Hydra…
“Waaaaaaaaa!”
If you draw aggro like this, all the orcs will rush toward Gobang. The Cossack assassins then become active, making the situation much better.
“I’ll close it too!”
“Go for it!”
Papat! Papapapat! SSR, SSR-grade Cossack—his shadowy footsteps were so fast you could hear the wind ripping. Is that all? A never-ending barrage of blade blasts, shock breaks, sneaky ambushes, and poison daggers. The Cossacks displayed dazzling skills.
“Hahahaha! This is self-soo-al.”
Not even five minutes had passed since the mission began, but the 25th-floor battlefield was already filled with orc corpses.
“Good. Okay.”
Joohyuk also started moving slowly. He decided to catch three, but he had to fill his quota. Skill mastery was a bonus.
“…I guess it would be better to leave out the volcanic orc?”
If you hold it, you’ll get burned. The best are simple forest orcs and desert orcs.
SWAT! SWAT! Joohyeok cast Shadow Step. In a moment—Papa Pot! John Cossack came running like lightning to protect his side.
“Hey! Why are you next to me?”
“Don’t worry. I’ll stay still.”
Be thorough. Be thorough. Still, there’s no risk of getting hurt.
“The mixed universe, the thunderbolt, the spirits chasing after the lightning.”
The lightning energy flowed through the mace.
Wedge! Dismissed! Bam!
“Keep on!”
A forest orc was killed on the spot, its head half-shocked by lightning. Even though I’ve only used the Lightning Strike weapon a few times, I’m starting to get used to it.
“…One more?” Nod. A Cossack nodded.
Dismissed! Bam! A desert orc also fell in one shot. It wasn’t without risks. The axe thrown by a cave orc flew quickly toward Joohyuk.
Chae-Ang! The axe flew away after being hit by a dagger before it could even get close.
“That much is acceptable.” As the level increases, the effectiveness of the energy shield also increases.
“Are you okay?”
That bastard’s fuss. What kind of child are you raising?
“It wasn’t even close.”
“There may be psychological damage. Post-traumatic stress disorder.”
“Oh my, this is nothing.”
“…Hmm, why are you imitating my tone of speech?”
“Because it’s fun.”
“Is that so? Hehehehe.”
“Hahahaha.”
I know very well why the Cossacks are making such a fuss. If you don’t know that, you’re shameless. But it is a bit burdensome. Can I do it? I have to grow quickly so the Cossacks can rest assured.
In fact, what’s the reason Juhyuk, who is safety-first, can be so wild? It’s thanks to his trustworthy and reliable colleagues. It’s impossible to do it alone. I wouldn’t have climbed the tower otherwise.
Honestly, I’m still scared. It’s no different from being a house escort. For example, a middle school student who is an outcast and has older brothers in the high school judo and boxing clubs. Even at the bottom of the food chain, bullies can’t move. When I tell my brother, he’ll come running right away.
It’s still like that now. The cave orcs who had been swinging axes at Juhyuk were being chopped down by the Cossacks.
“…It’s just pitiful.”
Let’s catch a few more. I think that will work. It’s almost finished, so I’ll just pick up some crumbs and eat them. Joo-hyuk played around on the outskirts, picking off orcs that fell alone, safely. Dismissed! One by one. Bam! Rather than for the purpose of killing orcs, the purpose is to master Lightning Strike.
Fired! Bang! Then,
Tiring!
[The 2nd form of the Honwonbyeokryeokgon (混元霹靂棍) ‘Lightning Strike’ has been released.]
Two out of three total forms are now open.
“…and!”
Lightning is striking. That is, several people fall together and get mixed up.
“It’s a wide area.”
Joohyuk raised the hammer high. Over there, a single desert orc comes into view. SWAT! SWAT!
“Lightning Strike.”
Wedge! Pachijijijiji…
A lightning bolt split into five branches.
“Kkueek!”
It’s fun. I feel like I’ve become Thor, the god of thunder.
“Catch more?”
The Cossack shook his head from side to side.
“Don’t get too excited just because a new skill has been unlocked.”
Iced coffee! He’s so watchful, it’s almost annoying. Still, it’s good to be cautious.
Until when?
I’m getting angry.
Was I strong from the start?
When you came out of your mother’s womb, did you come out with shadowy steps?
“Mr. Cossack.”
“Huh?”
“I may be a manly man outside, but inside the tower, I am a manlier man than anyone else.”
“Yes, but safety comes first.”
“Safety first! Just come out, Orc Chieftain! I’ll run over and put the pot in it…”
That was when.
“Kurrrrrr!”
The big one had arrived.
A massive orc chieftain entered the battlefield wielding an axe as big as my body.
Thump thump thump!
Tattoos all over his body, fangs sticking out of his mouth, and biceps thicker than Joo-hyuk’s torso.
‘···Is that an orc?’
Why is it so big?
Overwhelming size.
It’s bigger than Gobang.
‘Uh uh···,’
No matter how big the liver is, that’s impossible.
“What did you say about the Orc Chieftain’s pot earlier?”
Cossack asks slyly while keeping an eye on Joo-hyuk.
“Hmm, did you hurt yourself from overdoing it earlier? My back suddenly hurts. ···I guess I’ll go and look around.”
“Oh my! A man’s strength comes from his waist. Get some rest.”
“If only my back hadn’t hurt, I could have defeated the Chieftain in one go.”
“Of course! Don’t I know that? Just looking at things like that is detrimental to your mental health.”
Somehow I find the Cossack annoying.
The savage Gobang raised his head to the sky and roared loudly as if he had spotted the orc chieftain.
“Koooooooo!”
Like a berserker.
The eyes of the chieftain and Gobang met.
They rushed towards each other without saying who would go first.
Kwak!
The struggle began.
But they weren’t even a match in the first place.
“···Whew?”
Splash!
The orc chieftain’s shoulders were crushed.
And.
Papa Pot!
The Cossack’s finishing touch that shines in the SSR ranks.
Crunch!
A rising head.
[You have successfully completed the 25th-floor mission.] [You have leveled up.] [Reward: 2.5kg of Magic Stones.] [Notice: You have achieved S++ level for completing the 25th floor of the Black Tower (Korea).] [S++ completion reward: You will receive a Platinum Badge.]
The 25th floor also has a neat finish.
“Thank you for your hard work.”
“Hehehe, thank you.”
Anyway, I’ll check the special features soon.
Depending on what comes out this time, it will affect the Elite Team contract.
Increasing perks, increasingly safer tower climbs.
“What would you like to eat today?”
“···Can I have tteokbokki?”
“Is that possible? I can’t eat spicy food.”
“Why are you like this? I’m so selfish, so selfish! The saying ‘I’m a picky eater’ is a thing of the past.”
“Really? Good luck.”
Joohyuk ordered 10 pieces of tteokbokki.
Also with a cool drink.
“Eat as much as you like.”
“Summoner Bong, aren’t you going to eat it?”
“I’ll eat later.”
Gobang ate some tteokbokki.
Slurp, slurp.
“···Isn’t it spicy?”
“It’s not spicy at all. It’s just sweet.”
“Oh, really?”
Cossack glared at the tteokbokki, gulped! He swallowed once and glared again, glared with determined eyes, and continued to glare while holding a tteok with his chopsticks and shaking···,
‘If you keep doing that, when are you going to eat?’
Let’s leave it.
If you keep doing that, you’ll end up eating it.
Now, let’s look at the perks.
Open the top-only inventory and check the badge,
[You will receive special benefits when you accumulate 25 Platinum Badges.]
Come out with something good.
Please!
[Special offer: You can choose the encore special offer.]
“What?”
If it’s an encore…
[Optional encore perks include attribute enhancement, skill copy, random item, and victim grade enhancement.]
“Oh!”
That’s what it is.
It’s not like it’s some kind of omakase encore sushi,
Is there such a windfall?
Too easy a choice.
If you choose anything else here, you’re an idiot.
‘Strengthening characteristics.’
[Awakening characteristics are strengthened.]
“Hehehe.”
I couldn’t help but laugh.
Climbing the tower?
It’s gum.
Safety can also be guaranteed.
Let’s see.
First of all, what’s the level?
Skills too.
[Battle Skill]: Shadow Step/Honwonbyeokryeokgon.
And the characteristics.
[Characteristic]: Summon (Simultaneous Summon: 3).
Summon 3 people at the same time.
If you participate in the battle yourself, you can climb with up to 4 people.
There is no privilege like this.
Of course, this method applies to all players with the Summoning trait.
Team play is possible instead of solo play, and strengthening your characteristics also increases the number of simultaneous summons.
But they also have limitations.
Is it easy to control summoned creatures?
It is not very strong relative to the player’s level, has no free will, and requires giving orders one by one, which consumes a lot of mental power.
Is that all?
If you make a mistake and lose control of your summons, there is a risk that it will go berserk.
If it goes wild, you have to release the summons.
Because if you’re not careful, you too might be attacked by the summoned beast.
Not all Summoner trait players are getting all the benefits.
It has its own clear shortcomings.
On the other hand, Joo-hyuk’s summoning target is different.
Real people with incredible strength and abilities that know no limits.
Just say one word to the Cossacks and Gobangs, “Let’s start the mission,” and it’s done.
‘What is the random summon cooldown time…?’
About 18 days.
Time flies so fast.
‘I can sign with the elite team.’
At least I won’t disappoint people.
‘Now···,’
All that remains is to discuss it with your family.
But right then!
“Keuuuuuk! Flow! Flow!”
A Cossack crawling on the floor, his whole body twisted.
A long, red tongue stuck out of his mouth.
“The assassin will die soon.”
“Ouch, squeak!”
“Now we have to abandon him and summon someone else.”
“Everyone, shut up! What, the water···,”
Joohyuk opened a bottle of soda and put it in her hand.
“Tsk tsk, I knew it.”
Does a map-lover become more picky when his level goes up?
‘Stay still!’
Should I feed the Cossack something spicy every time he does something naughty?
Since it does not violate Article 3, I will obey.
But,
‘Hey! How can a person do that?’
And I’m not a psychopath.
☆ ☆ ☆
Joo-hyuk’s hometown.
The whole family gathered together for the first time in a long time.
I bought some Korean beef and took it home.
Even though they are poor, they are a harmonious family. Even after they finish eating, they sit together and chat noisily.
“No, after I hired a lawyer, the company contacted me too. They were the ones who had been ignoring me all this time.”
“What happened to those people? The customer who dared to bully my mother. I saw on the news that the press swarmed them.”
“Oh, don’t be ridiculous. I found out that the man outside that house was a high-ranking government official, and there was chaos. He kept calling me to apologize.”
“Honey, don’t ever accept an apology. You have to use this opportunity to correct your bad habits so that you don’t bully others.”
The first topic is Mom’s lawsuit.
The story that followed was,
“I decided to be admitted to the hospital tomorrow. Well, the room I’m admitted to is a VIP room.”
“Oh! Dad, can I sleep there? I’ll take care of it. It’s close to the school.”
“No, I can’t. I feel better when my mom is by my side.”
“Wow! A VIP room would be better than my house.”
Minhyuk’s story too,
“It’s nice to get a scholarship, but it’s only for one semester.”
“Because of your grades?”
“Brother! I’m a good student. I didn’t get a full scholarship, but I got a half-scholarship.”
“Then why?”
“I’m taking a leave of absence next semester and joining the military.”
“Ah!”
Now that I think about it, I’m old enough to join the military.
“Oh! How are you doing these days? Are you still working part-time? I hope you find a stable job.”
“Yeah, Minhyuk is right. I’m going to look for a job after I finish my rehabilitation, so you should also study for a job while you’re at it.”
“My eldest son, you’ve suffered so much. Now I’ll live for you. Once the lawsuit is over and I receive compensation, my family will be able to live comfortably.”
Joohyuk thought about it for a moment.
How should I bring up the subject?
It’s almost like a bombshell statement.
In this case, the right method is the best.
“Have I ever tried to get lucky before?”
After a moment of silence,
“I have awakened. I am active as a player.”
The family opened their eyes wide as if to ask what nonsense they were talking about.
“You’re joking without even turning on your blinkers.”
“Are you talking about game players?”
“Brother. Eat some fruit.”
I plan to hide the S++ strategy.
I trust my family, but the less people who know, the better.
Joohyuk took out a chunk of magic stone from his inventory.
An adamant metal mace too!
An alloy round hand shield too!
And then he continued talking.
“Can you see? With the magic stones and the weapons I use, I made some money while conquering the tower.”
I can’t help but be surprised.
On a board where something pops out of thin air.
“Uh.”
“What, what is this?”
“···.”
One word that matters.
“The Awakening Management Agency wants me to sign an elite contract…, haa, this guy’s talent really tires people out.”
It was a shock.
My father just opened his mouth wide.
Minhyuk covered his mouth with his hand.
Mom looked at Joohyuk with a subtle expression.
“I’ve become a real man. From now on, please refrain from calling me timid or a real man.”
Joohyuk’s expression was so serious.
LUNA-CAVE
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