Finally, the first item.
Not magic stones or healing potions.
Excluding items received as perks and items purchased from the Player Shop.
This is an equipment item received as a reward for successfully completing a mission on each floor.
The probability of receiving equipment item rewards is slim.
It also appears very occasionally in the Player Shop.
Of course, it sold out as soon as it came out.
“You’re lucky.”
A sword used by paladins and holy knights.
But at first glance, it looked very old.
There was no scabbard, the blade had chips here and there, the pattern that seemed to be engraved on the body was almost completely erased, and the handle was tattered.
Instead, it is quite large and heavy.
What would a knight who preaches the gospel do with such a large sword?
Do you preach with a sword?
Do you believe it?
No.
Then go ahead.
Okay, believe me for a moment…
It’s too late, lost lamb!
Crunch!
Phew!
Like this.
But looking at the explanation:
<The holy sword of the Paladin Commander of Roland Castle, exclusive to the top.>
Effect: Increased attack power when fighting undead, flame of the holy fire, strong spirit, increased critical hit rate.
Limitations: Does not work on enemies other than undead. Has low durability and needs to be repaired after use.
Feature: The user’s sword and body are imbued with a soft glow.
‘It was all useful.’
Still, the limitations are clear.
Due to its lack of durability, it is just like a normal sword except for the undead.
Stay still!
The 60th floor was the undead section, right?
I remember hearing it.
It might sell for a high price.
But just in case, I asked Gobang if he would take it.
“A warrior is a fist.”
“…”
This guy keeps talking about being a warrior.
To the Cossacks too:
“Oh my! Our Bong Summoner, I am touched again today by your warm heart like the sea.”
“Then would you like to take this sword?”
“Hehehe, there’s no need for such a useless sword. Just throw it in the recycling bin.”
“…”
“What I use, this is wyvern leather armor, and a dwarven dagger. It’s the best.”
“Yes, yes.”
I guess everyone is already well-made and doesn’t need an old sword.
I have no choice but to sell it the way I originally planned.
To sell a sword…
‘I need to go to the Player Shop.’
You have to make phone calls in advance, call a car, go meet people, and negotiate how much to buy it for.
‘Ugh, there are so many procedures… Let’s take it slow.’
Anyway, I plan to practice the repetitive missions before climbing to the 30th floor to master the skills and collect magic stones, so I can sell them all at once then.
‘It’s so old I don’t know if it’ll sell.’
Anyway, before disposing of it.
I should at least give it a try.
Joohyuk stood in front of a large mirror holding a sword.
“Hmm,”
Are you okay?
It’s not like I’m holding the sword; it’s like I’m attached to the sword as an ornament.
“Hey, that’s cool, Summoner Bong.”
It’s obvious that they don’t match, but what’s cool about it?
‘This gentleman was definitely a traitor in his previous life. He easily ruined a country.’
Anyway, it’s a stupid-looking greatsword.
How heavy and dull it looks.
I might get swept away.
“Ugh!”
I tried to swing the sword by holding the handle with both hands.
Sobbing, sobbing.
Outside the tower, ordinary people don’t even have the strength to lift this.
The upper body is dragged here and there by the weight of the sword.
Sobbing, sobbing, sobbing.
“Oh! You did a great job! You’re so awesome!”
“…What should I buy?”
“I said I was a knight.”
“I’m not buying it.”
“Huh?”
The conversation is strange, but:
“And does this look like it’s working well? It’s flailing around, unable to even overcome the weight of the sword.”
Even flattery should be given in moderation.
“You’re doing well to that extent. Outside of the tower, physical abilities and skills are limited based on level.”
It’s a story that Joohyuk also knows.
“Huh, do you think the restrictions will be lifted?”
“There are cases where it comes loose.”
Huh?
What are you talking about?
“You’re saying that the restrictions could be lifted? That means players would be able to use their abilities outside of the tower?”
“I’m sorry. It’s impossible outside the tower.”
“I just said it could be solved.”
“Well…”
The Cossack paused for a moment and then continued:
“When the outside world becomes a tower, restrictions are lifted. That is a sign of destruction.”
“Ah…”
That’s right.
Is the real world, the Earth itself, the tower?
It means that the boundary between the world and the tower disappears.
Then, you will be able to apply levels and use skills.
“So that’s what happens if you can’t conquer the tower?”
“Pressure!”
Well, it’s not that big of a deal.
Even if the Earth doesn’t turn into a tower…
What if the tower collapses and a giant sinkhole visible from space is created because the upper floors cannot be conquered?
The new tower doesn’t start over from the first floor either.
It starts from the unconquered upper floor of the collapsed tower.
Because I couldn’t conquer it in the end, the tower kept regenerating, collapsing, regenerating again, and collapsing again.
What if the entire Earth turns into a hole-filled, ruined land?
Whether the world turns into a tower or not, it’s going to end up ruined anyway.
That’s why we have to conquer the tower.
‘I feel uneasy.’
What good is it if I live my life only thinking about safety first and taking care of myself?
It’s all over the place.
Even the most humble man cannot help but feel a sense of crisis.
× × ×
Japanese Embassy in Gwanghwamun, Seoul.
There is a quiet classic bar in the basement of the building across the street.
A place where you wouldn’t even know it was a bar because there was no sign.
There were only two customers, and the bartender was gone.
One of the guests is Counselor Tomoda, who works at the embassy.
The remaining one has the status of a Korean player but is actually a scout broker.
“If you add a few more conditions, I will consider it positively.”
A response that is not a definitive answer, but at best a positive one.
But where is this?
During that time, contact itself was impossible.
What’s important is that you get a reply.
“What if it’s a condition?”
“Here, read this.”
Commissioner Tomoda read the note handed over by the Korean player broker.
“Um, please tell him that I can give you enough.”
“Yes, I will say so.”
“So when can we get a definitive answer?”
“Well, I said I had no intention of dragging it out anyway.”
“Ha! Are you saying you’ll compare it with the Chinese conditions and then decide?”
“Hey, I doubt he’ll go to China. He’ll have to take care of things first, so it’ll take time.”
Since I am a broker hired by Japan, I can only say this.
But China is no slouch either.
You’re just as urgent.
“Anyway, you know what? Until a decision is made, you and I have to keep this absolutely a secret.”
“Huh! Do you think I’m stupid?”
If the Korean government finds out in advance, all the effort put in will be lost.
“But I definitely don’t want to get hit in the back of the head. Please try not to disappoint me.”
“Don’t worry. He’ll go to Japan eventually.”
Director Tomoda nodded.
I have a good feeling.
I will definitely come.
“By the way…, a record of 27 consecutive floors was set?”
“Yes, the media is still abuzz.”
“The identity has not been revealed yet?”
“Well, I’m keeping quiet, but it’s only a matter of time before it gets out. Why? Are you interested?”
“I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t interested.”
Actually, I’m very interested.
I think I’d like to bring him to Japan too.
“But there is no rush yet.”
“Why?”
“Because we need proven people.”
Because S++ strategy is not necessary.
What we need now is a player who can conquer the 57th floor of the Black Tower in Japan.
This is player Yoo Cheol-min, who cleared the 65th floor.
If he comes, I don’t have to worry about getting to the 65th floor of the Japanese Black Tower.
“If player Yoo Cheol-min naturalizes to our side, a typhoon will hit soon.”
Korean player brokers also agreed.
“Yes, both Korea and Japan will be shocked. I tremble just thinking about it. This is such a big deal that I’m risking my life doing it.”
“Don’t worry. I’ll make sure your identity is protected. Or, you can come over to Japan while you’re at it.”
“Hahaha! Is that so?”
Naturalization of South Korea’s star player, Yoo Cheol-min, to Japan.
The word typhoon is not enough.
The world is turned upside down.
If we’re not careful, a war could break out.
‘It’s war,’
Director Tomoda chuckled.
I can easily handle war.
If the Black Tower in Japan collapses, a second Great Kanto Earthquake may occur.
In fact, Yoo Cheol-min is only a stopgap measure.
They’re making a big fuss, but it seems like conquering the 66th floor Specter is probably impossible.
That’s his limit.
It is intended for use only up to the 65th floor and then discarded.
There is a player I really want to have.
Although I said it wasn’t urgent…, I’m the S++ rank strategy recorder.
Has there ever been a player like that in the world?
It is currently setting an unprecedented record of 27 consecutive floors.
‘Korea is really lucky. How did they produce such a player?’
On the topic of Joseon people full of slave mentality.
× × ×
How can I find out the progress of each country’s Black Tower conquest?
It’s simple.
The player can ask the system.
“Progress status window for the conquest of the Black Tower in the Republic of Korea.”
Tiring!
[Location]: Black Tower, Gangwon-do, South Korea
[Completed]: 65th floor
[Progress]: 66th floor
[Time limit]: 92 days 13 hours 34 minutes 52 seconds
It comes out like this.
At first, I didn’t even know what the deadline was.
What happens if you miss the deadline?
It wasn’t until Mumbai collapsed that I realized it.
Since Joo-hyuk is also a member of the elite team, he is interested in the progress of the top raid, but the task at hand is more important to him right now.
Only 27 floors.
It was far, very far.
I won’t be going up in a hurry.
Even a sturdy stone bridge needs to be knocked on 100 times.
Platinum Badge Accumulation Perks, not to mention the two.
Take care of everything you can, without harming a single hair.
Go up safely, and again safely.
‘That’s the beginning.’
Adventure is forbidden.
Understanding the topic is essential.
Let’s leave the 66th floor to elite players who are higher level than us.
There is still halfway to the collapse, and the country must have a plan.
‘We’ll conquer it soon.’
Because in South Korea, there is a peerless player named Yoo Cheol-min.
What Joo-hyuk needs to do right now is to conquer the 28th and 29th floors.
“Welcome.”
“The Cossack Susual greets the Summoner Bong. Chung!”
“I know, I came too.”
Now he says he knows everything himself.
Isn’t that a nickname the Cossacks gave themselves to make fun of?
And yet, you act like it’s my name.
‘It’s salty, it’s salty.’
A savage warrior who was tricked by people because of his bad intelligence and ended up dying.
‘I have to somehow get the rune to strengthen the rank and feed it to him.’
[Enter the 28th floor of the Black Tower in South Korea.]
Jungle terrain.
It is not a regular forest but a dense jungle with huge trees.
It’s very dark, not a single ray of light comes in.
[28th floor mission: Kill 20 jungle trolls.] [Completion time: within 4 hours.]
“Whew, it’s a jungle troll. If I were S-S-A-L, it would have been a bit difficult. No, even if I were S-S-A-L, it would have been hard to conquer S++ alone.”
It’s worth knowing.
Why jungle trolls are tough.
They live in trees.
Because their bodies are smaller than other trolls, they are able to live in trees.
You have to climb up the tree to catch it.
Because they never come down to the ground.
“So is it easy now?”
“That’s right.”
“S++ strategy too?”
“It’s gum.”
“How?”
“What should I do with this thing? It’s more useful than I thought.”
The Cossack patted the savage Gobang on the shoulder and said:
“Gobang, let’s begin.”
“Okay, I’ll do it all.”
It seems like there was some kind of communication.
Gobang bent his back and placed both hands on the ground.
Just like a sprinter.
At the same time…
“Waaa…”
A goblin charging towards a beautiful tree.
Kwaaaaang! Kookung!
What are you talking about?
Did the bomb explode?
The big tree shook violently like a vibrating smartphone.
Crunch! Crunch!
I hear the sound of a stem breaking.
Ssssssss!
The leaves have fallen from the corn.
“…”
What?
Mom, he’s scary.
Jungle trolls live in trees.
Do you think the tree they live in is just that big?
It’s amazing.
It is more than twice as large as the largest tree on Earth.
But does that shake the shoulder bump?
No, are you a human? Are you a tank?
‘I could make a living by working outside demolishing buildings.’
How is Gobang a rare grade?
Even if you’re not very smart, wouldn’t it be okay to give that strength to yourself?
“I know, I’m a summoned person! I’m weak, I’m weak. Is that all I can do? Are we going to have a company dinner like this?”
“I’m reflecting. I know, I’ll go harder.”
Yet again.
Dadadak!
Paaaaak!
Kwakwakwakwakwak! Kwaduk!
A tree shook as if it were about to be uprooted.
At the same time.
Thud, thud, thud! Thud, thud!
Jungle trolls crashed to the ground like night owls.
“Thank you for your hard work. I’m a summoned person, so you can have company dinners from now on.”
“Eat something delicious.”
From now on, it’s time for the Cossacks.
Sweep away the falling trolls.
The young sword aura of the dagger illuminated the dark jungle.
Crunch, crunch, crunch! Crunch!
The troll couldn’t even regenerate.
Because as soon as it fell, its neck was cut off.
“Okay! Next, let’s go to the tree.”
“···That, that’s right.”
Although it looked shabby on the outside,
These two were real powerhouses.
The strategy was the same.
When the Cossack pointed to a particular tree, the goblin went and hit it.
“Go! Algobang, company dinner!”
“Wow! Company dinner!”
Kwakwakwakwak! Kwadduk!
Thud, thud, thud! Thud, thud!
And when the jungle trolls fell like mushrooms, the Cossacks reaped them.
It was a strategy that seemed very simple but was anything but simple.
“I want to try it too···.”
“Ayuu! It can be done, it can be done, our Bong Summoner, do whatever you want.”
The reason why the Cossack readily agreed:
The jungle troll had already taken enough damage from the first impact, having fallen from a great height to the ground.
Just walk over to those guys who were still dazed and couldn’t come to their senses and beat them up roughly.
“It’s finished. Hehehe.”
“Yeah, it’s over. Hahaha.”
[Notice: You have achieved the S++ level of the 28th floor of the Black Tower (Korea).]
[S++ Clearance Reward: Platinum Badge awarded.]
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