I was confident.
I wanted to escape the ugliness of reality and live a different life, at least on the tower.
I thought I had the ability to do that.
That is until you enter the 29th floor.
“Kkueeeek! Kkueeeek.”
Set in a ruined city.
A plague troll roams around the ruined buildings.
“Should I hold it or not?”
To the point where I even considered giving up climbing for a moment.
Plague troll?
Plague is a purified expression.
It should be called a pus ball or rather a pus troll.
Every time he walks, he oozes yellowish pus.
“The 28th floor was honey.”
Joohyuk was wearing a mask.
A gas mask that is usually used not only for fine dust but also at construction sites, sterile factories, and laboratories.
Yet, the unbearable stench was still present.
“That’s cool. Is that a gas mask?”
“···It’s just a mask.”
The most important thing to avoid in a plague troll strategy is the bacteria and viruses that cause disease to players.
Exposure to them can cause fever, muscle pain, cough, runny nose, dizziness, and a variety of other symptoms.
You can take a healing potion, but what if you contract it during combat?
Since it was an item made outside, it had to be checked as an item, so I put it on in advance and entered the tower.
I asked Gobang if he wasn’t going to wear a mask.
“Don’t use it. A warrior doesn’t get sick.”
“You little brat! Your head is too big to use anyway.”
“A warrior must have a big head. You, assassin, use that.”
Cossacks too.
“If I wear something like this, I won’t be able to move because I’ll be out of breath. And I···,”
“I know, I know.”
“Hehehe.”
The Gobang is a warrior’s song, and the Cossack is a self-made song.
If they get sick, just give them one healing potion each.
No, how can someone who has died once get sick?
“I feel like I’m going to throw up.”
“It’s so gross. Do you see that blister over there? If it bursts, yellow pus will just come out…”
“I don’t think you need to listen.”
“Would you like to catch them? I think 3 would be enough.”
“···.”
I don’t want to do it even if I wear a gas mask.
What if I have to turn over pus?
So I kept my mouth shut.
‘I guess I’ll have to do a repeat mission to catch the jungle troll on the 28th floor.’
Begin the attack.
Gobang ran out.
The Cossacks followed.
Thud! Thud thud! Thud thud!
As the plague trolls fall, sticky pus bursts out.
‘Oh, shit!’
Pass is the correct answer.
How do you handle that?
[You have successfully completed the 29th floor mission.] [Your level has increased.] [Reward: 2.9kg of magic stone]
A Cossack and a goblin laugh while covering themselves with yellow pus.
“···.”
It’s bizarre and creepy.
They are more like plague trolls.
Stay still!
Once the mission is over and the leveling strategy message ends, you will be taken straight home.
Then all that pus···,
“Summoner Bong! Shall we have a company dinner today?”
It won’t work.
A feeling of nausea rose to my chin.
“Excuse me, I’m really sorry.”
“···What do you mean?”
“You can curse me.”
“Oh! How can I insult the summoner? He is always bright and intelligent and works tirelessly day and night to improve the rights of the summoned···,”
“Both summoned.”
“···Huh?”
Pot pot!
Cossacks and goblins disappear at the same time.
Iced coffee!
I’m sorry. I’m really sorry.
I am a traitor.
He is a vicious employer.
Swear all you want.
Spit it out.
But it’s a new house,
The plague will spread all over the house.
Besides, Mr. Gobang is so big that he’ll probably ask a lot.
How do we get back together?
There was no choice.
I have no choice but to summon him again later.
Should I do it in 3 hours? Should I do it tomorrow?
‘Let’s prepare a big meal tomorrow.’
First, I need to go out, do my laundry, and take a shower.
[Notice: You have achieved the S++ level of the 29th floor of the Black Tower (Korea).] [S++ Clearance Reward: Platinum Badge awarded.]
Platinum badge is standard.
It would be a shame if I didn’t receive it.
How many can I get?
★ ★ ★
Seoul Hannam-dong Gaksung Management Office.
Director Park Gyeong-su hummed as he sprayed water on the leaves of his beloved orchid.
Then, he wiped the leaves carefully.
Things seem to be going well for me these days.
In any case, the success of the elite contract with player Bong Joo-hyuk.
This part is the biggest.
How good it feels.
Indeed, it did not disappoint expectations.
It didn’t stop even after signing the contract.
28th floor S++ rank strategy record.
At this rate, I’ll be able to get to the 40th floor in three months, or if I’m lucky, I’ll be able to get to the 50th floor.
‘But I think it’s better not to expect anything after the 30th floor.’
It seems impossible to expect an S++ rank strategy record.
Right now, the 31st to 35th floors are the Minotaur section, and the 36th to 40th floors are the Ogre section.
Monsters of a much larger scale than trolls were waiting for us.
What about the 40th floor, where even bigger monsters haunt the area?
I’m satisfied as long as you continue to show the will to climb.
I just hope we can complete the mission safely.
Moment!
Knock knock.
A knock on the president’s office.
“Come in.”
The person who came in was Team Leader Jeon Gwang-il.
“What happened?”
“I just completed the 29th floor S++ rank raid. I also checked with the players belonging to the Management Office.”
“Heh heh.”
There was no hesitation.
If you get a phone call saying that you’re going to raid the 29th floor right now, a full notice will pop up in less than 20 minutes.
How on earth do you plan on conquering it?
I’ve heard it’s a summoning trait, but does it really summon a dragon?
There’s no way to know since there’s no video.
Originally, the elite team was required to wear a body camera when entering the tower to record the strategy video, but Summoner Bong Joo-hyuk was specially exempted.
Because that’s what I asked for.
Even the management office can easily allow that much.
“Did you talk to Player Bong?”
“Yes, I did it before reporting.”
“Anything special?”
“That···, I received a call that it would probably take ten days to clear the 30th floor.”
“Why? Are you saying you’re not prepared?”
“It takes that much time to master a skill.”
“I see. About ten days, I guess.”
Other people take a break for over a month.
It would be a big mistake to think that all players are as diligent as Bong Joo-hyuk.
Players who have already tasted money are busy playing.
The elite team is no different.
“By the way, how is player Yoo Cheol-min doing these days? Has he tried to conquer the 66th floor?”
“I was going to report it to you anyway.”
“What?”
“I go to the club every day, like I’m going to work. I drink until I’m unconscious, and I don’t go home until the crack of dawn, or I have one-night stands with women…”
“Tsk tsk tsk, the security personnel must be having a hard time.”
But Park Kyung-soo understands well.
The only player who can climb to the 66th floor, the uncharted upper floor of the Korean Black Tower.
He is carrying everyone’s expectations.
Since your identity is known, others cannot even imagine the pressure you feel.
“I guess that’s because conquering the 66th floor didn’t go as planned.”
“The strategy support team analyzed the video, but it seems like there is no progress.”
“Is it very difficult?”
“You only need to catch 10 Specters, but the best you can do is catch 3 before the mission time runs out, or you can give up the mission from the start because it’s creaky.”
Due to the nature of the undead, their nature is different from that of other monsters.
Starting from the 61st floor, Mira basically emits something called a ‘dark aura,’ and enduring it is difficult.
It is not the kind of undead that can be defeated with fists by ordinary people, as often appears in games or movies.
A terrible monster that devours human souls with its dark aura.
Park Kyung-soo is becoming somewhat anxious.
But we have to trust player Yoo Cheol-min.
‘We’ll conquer it eventually.’
I understand that there are about 92 days left until the Black Tower collapse in South Korea.
Halfway through the 180-day period has passed.
There may be differences in opinion, such as “there’s only half left” or “there’s half left.”
It’s enough for Park Kyung-soo to think about.
‘Player Bong Joo-hyuk still has a long way to go before reaching the 60th floor.’
The Awakening Management Agency also has a plan B.
“Player Nam Ga-eun? Are you currently clearing the 62nd floor?”
“Yes, I am climbing vigorously.”
It’s a shame to only think about Nam Ga-eun.
If we only look at talent, he is more outstanding than Yoo Cheol-min.
So far, I have cleared many floors with an A grade.
There were even A+, A++.
[You have achieved the A++ level of the △△ floor strategy in the Black Tower (Korea).]
Like this.
The full announcement didn’t ring though.
However, Nam Ga-eun’s player’s trait enhancement is only 1 time and 2 stages.
It was a difference of more than three levels compared to Yoo Cheol-min, who had achieved four trait enhancements.
“Can’t I get more runes to enhance my traits?”
“Well, the item market is almost empty of reinforcement runes. The reward probability is so low.”
“I’ll try to find out somehow.”
Even if you save him, he will eventually be pushed to player Yoo Cheol-min.
“By the way! How are you getting the light attribute items?”
“I heard that they are not making an outright purchase but are looking into renting it.”
“Okay, I’ll report that directly to the items department.”
“Yes.”
It is also difficult to secure light attribute items for conquering the undead section.
Unlike strategy information, sharing items is difficult due to national circumstances.
Especially the top reward items.
If you have enough light attribute items, it will be helpful in clearing the 66th floor.
Light attribute items also played a big role in Yoo Cheol-min’s conquest of the 65th floor.
We’ve spent a lot of money to get it so far, but it’s still not enough.
What should I do?
I have to save you again.
★ ★ ★
The next day.
Joohyuk finished preparing for the company dinner.
The menu is bossam.
Instead of ordering delivery, I bought a large steamer and some pork and boiled it myself.
The reason why I specially prepared the food myself.
I’m so sorry.
“···You’re not upset, are you?”
“Ah, what do you think of me? Even if you hit my pot with a mace, I’ll still laugh. I know you too. Want to hit me once?”
“Mr. Cossack?”
“No. It’s Gobang.”
“···.”
Bossam was served in abundance on the living room table.
Since ancient times, food is a matter of sincerity.
It hasn’t even been a year since I became independent, but I can still make bossam.
“Here! Here’s some hot bossam.”
“Oh! I’ll eat well.”
But Gobang’s expression is strange.
Suddenly, I started to sob and tears welled up in my eyes.
“Why are you crying? Can’t you eat pork? You used to eat sweet and sour pork just fine.”
“Thank you, Summoner.”
Huh?
“No one has ever been this kind to me as the Summoner.”
“Uh···,”
Why is it so sad?
“I know, I will be loyal. Even if I die, I will definitely save the summoner.”
“Um···, yes yes, please eat first.”
I can guess why Gobang was upset.
People just tried to trick the savage warrior by taking advantage of his stupidity.
How sad it must have been.
Well, I’m no different.
However, the difference is that they treat you to a sumptuous company dinner after using the service.
By the way, what are the Cossacks doing?
Are you touched by this warm conversation?
“···.”
Not at all.
Cossack was looking at the pickled kimchi his mother had made with a serious expression.
Haa, this spicy guy!
“If you’re not going to eat it, don’t stir it up.”
“I’m sorry, I’m sorry. It looks so delicious, I want to eat it, but I just don’t have the courage.”
It seems like the memory of passing out while eating tteokbokki comes to mind.
Cossack, who says that even ssamjang is spicy.
“I just dip ssammu in shrimp paste and eat it.”
“···Yes.”
Put a sheet of ssammu on the appetizer plate, add some bossam, and some salted shrimp, and eat in one bite.
“Mmm, yum, it’s delicious. The combination of bossam and shrimp paste is amazing.”
You seem like a person with no taste.
I will never know the harmony between bossam and pickled kimchi.
“I’ve cleared the 29th floor. Should I go straight to the 30th floor?”
“Hmm, it’s a little lacking, but I’ll try.”
Is it a little lacking? Why?
“The Twinhead Troll’s regenerative abilities are no joke. Its head is also tough and cannot be cut easily, even with a sword. Even if you cut off one, there will be another one.”
Absolutely not. You should get a badge on the 30th floor too.
“Then let’s hold off for now. Just keep clearing the 28th floor until the random summon cooldown comes back.”
“Okay, I get it. All you have to do is shake the tree well.”
If the 30th floor is ambiguous…
“How about from the 31st floor?”
“The 31st floor too… the compatibility with Algobang is not good, so S++ is difficult.”
“Compatibility?”
“Monsters much bigger than the ones in Algobang appear. They are Minotaurs and Ogres. Even Gobang will have a hard time.”
“No, the one who knows will win.”
“Shut up! If I do that, then so be it!”
Meaning large monsters.
“If it’s 1v1, Algobangi will win, but if several of them attack at once, it’ll be difficult for him too. He’ll get aggro. If he gets aggro, Summoner Bong might be in danger.”
“Aha.”
“So, I have to catch them by pulling out one or two at a time, but it will take quite some time.”
This is what it means when people say that Cossacks are difficult.
There is no problem with the strategy. However, the strategy for an S++ rank is ambiguous.
How to conquer Hanamja’s Tower.
If it’s ambiguous, don’t climb. Prepare so perfectly that it seems excessive.
“I guess I’ll have to summon one more person and attack.”
“That’s right. You are smart and wise.”
If the rating is high, it’s the icing on the cake.
“Hmm, LSSR, is it possible to get a Legend Special Super Rare?”
“It’s possible. Even if you don’t succeed this time, if you keep trying, you’ll succeed someday.”
Anyway, it depends on the luck of the draw. I really hope a decent person is summoned—an ordinary summoned person who is neither crazy nor particularly stupid.
And the 28th floor repeat mission began.
It’s been almost ten days since the general announcement was made.
※ ※ ※
The Embassy of Japan in Korea.
Director Tomoda, who was working, suddenly stood up. He had gotten a call on a cannon phone.
The only person who would call this phone is a scout broker.
He went to the bathroom quietly.
“Hello?”
“What are the results?”
“…That’s great. That’s really great.”
“Please tell them not to worry. I will get them there safely.”
Director Tomoda clenched his fist. He had finally done it.
The sudden naturalization of player Yoo Cheol-min. Japan is now safe.
I don’t know what will happen in Korea, though.
LUNA-CAVE
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