In fact, the number of floors to climb, 59, is ambiguous.
The current global average number of floors climbed is 55.
There are only a few countries that have conquered the 59th floor: the United States, Korea, Russia, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Norway, and Saudi Arabia.
The upper 60s were conquered only by Korea and the United States.
In fact, Korea and the United States should have also adjusted the number of floors—one floor every six months, step by step.
But how do you stop players from entering the tower and attacking it as they please?
In a situation where you don’t even know who, when, or which floor will be conquered?
Even though there were a lot of talented players, it was still a problem.
Even in the past, there was an incident in the United States where three unconquered upper floors were conquered simultaneously within a month.
Korea was like that too.
It’s pretty high up now, so that doesn’t happen anymore.
And with the government actively intervening, it became possible to regulate it.
But we cannot be at ease because an unknown player may appear at any time and place and attempt to climb to the upper floors without any control over the floor number.
Anyway, from China’s perspective, there was no proper place to request temporary naturalization.
The U.S. already had professional players who were temporarily naturalized in Japan, and it was too proud to ask Korea, so, in the end, they had no choice but to beg from Russia.
A huge price had to be paid for a one-month temporary naturalization.
They even demanded land, and parts of Heilongjiang Province became Russian territory.
The border has been redrawn.
It was a terrible humiliation for China.
Even if you say they got over the hump thanks to that.
Meanwhile, the Crown Prince of the United Arab Emirates entered Korea through Incheon International Airport.
Awakening Management Agency
Commissioner Park Kyung-soo and Deputy Commissioner Jeon Gwang-il are talking.
“Your Majesty, what about Crown Prince Abdul bin Salah? You said you were going to meet him today?”
“I’m planning to meet him later this evening, with the President.”
“Do you know what the matter is? The Crown Prince is suddenly visiting Korea.”
“First, look at this. It’s data from the National Intelligence Service.”
Director Park Kyung-soo placed the documents on the table.
Has the mastermind behind the attempted kidnapping of elite players been revealed?
I opened the document, but… it wasn’t there.
“In Abu Dhabi… terrorism?”
“Yeah, just three days ago.”
“I’ve heard of this for the first time. Isn’t this an incident that hasn’t even been reported on the news?”
“The UAE government controlled the media. About 10 players were killed at once.”
“…What?”
Jeon Gwang-il read the documents carefully.
“What the heck! Karim Zahid is dead too?”
“It’s a shame. In addition, more than 10 players above level 50 managed by the state also died.”
Karim Zahid.
A national player challenging the 60th floor of the Black Tower in the United Arab Emirates.
How much effort has the United Arab Emirates put into developing him?
I am a player who has raised my character by sweeping up all the runes that enhance characteristics that are on the market.
The biggest culprit that caused trait-enhancement runes to disappear from the market was the United Arab Emirates.
Because they just kept feeding their country’s talented players.
“As far as I know, there are about 20 days left to clear the 60th floor of the Black Tower in the United Arab Emirates. But Karim Zahid and all the level 50 players were killed… .”
“It’s a terrible thing.”
Yes, that’s right.
Not only the top players but also the mid-tier players who could support the strategy are gone.
“No, how on earth did you do the security?”
“Security was a problem. One of the bodyguards was an Islamic extremist. That was revealed shortly after the incident.”
My bones are chilled.
If you think about it, it’s not someone else’s business.
This can easily happen in Korea too since outside of the tower, players are no different than ordinary people.
A similar incident almost happened a while ago.
“You must have come to Korea to request temporary naturalization. But Nam Ga-eun is not a player. It’s impossible.”
“Of course. But the UAE seems to be desperate. They are begging for permission, saying they will restore it immediately after the attack is over.”
Top players from each country are not eligible for temporary naturalization.
The United States also trains and operates specialized naturalization players.
Because dual citizenship is not allowed.
Players can only enter the towers of a single country.
There is even a theory that people with dual citizenship cannot even awaken.
I got temporary naturalization, but what if I pretend to be crazy and they don’t restore my citizenship?
How many cases like that have actually occurred?
Temporary naturalization is also something that can only be done if the country has the power.
“The American naturalization specialists are in Japan, Russia has signed a contract with China, and the UK, France, Saudi Arabia, and Norway also do not have a temporary naturalization specialist, so it must be difficult. I can understand why they came to Korea.”
“Because you most recently successfully cleared the 66th floor, you probably thought you had some time to spare.”
The Black Tower in the United Arab Emirates is located near the oil fields.
If the tower collapses, the oil fields will not be safe either.
Although magic stones are fully functioning as an alternative energy source, petroleum is still a valuable resource.
Commissioner Park Kyung-soo looked around for a moment, then opened his mouth and whispered quietly.
“Actually, there is one more thing that the UAE wants besides Nam Ga-eun.”
“Are you talking about Manager Lee Min-ah? Absolutely not. Manager Lee is also in the process of climbing the 60th floor, and even if she is qualified, she cannot be sent.”
Manager Lee Min-ah is also ineligible for temporary naturalization.
She is the administration’s plan B.
You can think of it as inheriting the role of the former Nam Ga-eun player.
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“It’s not Manager Lee Min-ah.”
“Then who?”
“A player who recently achieved consecutive S++ ranks up to floor 49.”
“Under!”
Is the United Arab Emirates crazy?
“No, I don’t even know who you are….”
Of course, I know Park Kyung-soo and Jeon Gwang-il, but
“It seems that the UAE believes that Korea has figured out the identity of the S++ player.”
“Even if you know, temporary naturalization is nonsense.”
Player Bong Joo-hyuk’s current floor is 49th.
I have to climb 11 floors within 20 days.
It won’t be difficult for him at all; he’ll probably be up and running in 11 days.
“You must absolutely deny your knowledge. You must not even give them a chance to poke you.”
“Why are you like this? Do I look like someone who would do that to you?”
“Hahaha, I always trust you, sir.”
Commissioner Park Kyung-soo chuckled and continued speaking.
“But let’s give Bong Joo-hyuk some luck because this happened to him. It’ll probably be covered in the media soon.”
“Yes, we were planning to meet today anyway.”
“Oh! How’s the leather business going?”
“Well… there was a problem.”
“What is it?”
“Because there is a shortage of leather cutting and working tools.”
Basilisk hide must be cut with a knife made of top metal.
If you forcefully cut it using equipment, it may be possible to cut it, but the leather will be damaged.
Above all, delicate workmanship is impossible.
Sewing itself doesn’t work.
“You say there is no spare metal in the workshop?”
“It’s also tight to make weapons,”
“Is it difficult to…” Ten days of collecting ore.
I just kept it at home.
I thought it might disappear when I put it in my inventory and entered or exited the tower.
But it piled up too much.
If this continues, the house will collapse.
I think it’s time to hand it over to the management.
First, let’s get the ore appraisal done.
Surely it won’t take as long as leather.
Joohyuk took the ore that Gobang had picked up and put it in his inventory.
‘Oh my, there are a lot.’
This is not easy.
I thought my arm was going to fall off because I had to pretend to put the ore in with my hand.
“I’ll be back soon. Get some rest.”
“Girl, I pray for the success of Your Majesty.”
“Fighting, Summoner Bong! Get it for a high price.”
“I will take good care of the house.”
“Huh!”
When the appointed time arrived, Deputy Director Jeon Gwang-il appeared in front of the apartment right on time.
I feel burdened because it seems like I’m using the vice president as my chauffeur.
So I apologized,
“Hahaha, don’t worry. Meeting player Bong Joo-hyuk is very important. And it’s the safest way.”
Then what?
“And I have something to tell you.”
“What are you talking about?”
“We are currently taking reservations for the Holy Sword.”
It’s a reservation.
“Uh… Are there many countries that applied?”
“There’s only one country, Norway. We have to conquer the 66th floor there too. Soon, the number of countries that have reservations will increase.”
Still one place.
Just because you’ve reached the 61st floor doesn’t mean you have to use the Holy Sword.
You can go up to about 65 floors with just light attribute items.
Because Korea was like that too.
“As for the rental or reservation of the Holy Sword, please have the Management Office take care of it as they have done so far….”
“Yes, don’t worry.”
Another ten million dollars.
It still doesn’t feel real.
If this continues, my sense of money will become dull.
‘When I get some money, I should buy some land.’
Land or buildings are the best.
You can retire later and farm.
Of course, farming is not to be taken lightly.
Maybe this team is optimized for farming?
Gobang, who is stronger than an ox, Lajix, whose class itself is a worker, Gyeondal-lae, a priestess who prays for a good harvest, Cossack… you can just tell them to chase after gorals or wild boars.
“Oh! The Crown Prince of the United Arab Emirates has entered Korea.”
“Hmm, I see.”
But what does that matter?
“The situation in the Black Tower of the United Arab Emirates is not good. Recently, all the national players were killed in a terrorist attack by Islamic extremists.”
“Oh my!”
That neighborhood is a place of terror every day.
Even the players are getting involved.
“There are only 20 days left to conquer the tower. I plan to submit a temporary naturalization request to the Korean Awakening Management Agency soon.”
If you are a player eligible for temporary naturalization,
“To player Nam Ga-eun?”
“Yes.”
The liver is also large.
You want to borrow the best player?
“Currently, the United Arab Emirates believes that there are two best Korean players.”
… Are you Yoo Cheol-min? He’s Japanese.
“No, I mean player Bong Joo-hyuk.”
… That’s a random remark.
“How do you know me from that side?”
“Of course I don’t know. But I think our administration knows the identity of the S++ strategy recorder.”
Tsk, I guess it’s urgent.
“If that’s the case, wouldn’t the neighboring country be better? There’s also Saudi Arabia.”
“There is one top Saudi player, but I doubt you would lend him to me. I don’t know if he is a next-generation player, but the difference in level between the top and next-generation players is more than 10 levels, so that won’t work.”
Of course.
Next time, if Plan B is solid, we can consider it.
But you’re sending your best players?
What if something goes wrong?
“In fact, the relationship between the two countries is not very good.”
“Why in the same Arab country?
“It’s because of the rune that strengthens the trait.”
Solgit.
Joohyuk shows interest.
Suddenly, we’re talking about runes for strengthening traits.
“When the runes of enhancing characteristics were first released on the market, there was fierce competition between Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates based on their enormous oil money.”
Oh! Jagangducheon.
“There were rumors that many of the Runes that were supposed to be contracted with Saudi Arabia ended up in the United Arab Emirates. This has not been confirmed.”
This means that the United Arab Emirates may have hit Saudi Arabia in the back of the head.
“As a result, the UAE has succeeded in nurturing a large number of nationally trained players… so the rumor may be true.”
A competition among countries to climb the unconquered upper floors of the Black Tower.
Joo-hyuk isn’t really interested in things like national competition, but there was something he had been obsessed with since a while ago.
“Hey, does the United Arab Emirates still have the runes for enhancing traits?”
“It’s very likely that they didn’t use it all at once, but rather stored it away.”
“What if we pursue temporary naturalization in exchange for that?”
“Well, I don’t think they’ll give it up unless absolutely necessary. They’d rather settle it with money.”
“I see.”
If you don’t give it to me, I’m not interested.
They’ll figure it out themselves.
‘I also happen to have a ticket to use the multinational tower.’
If I get a trait enhancement rune in return, I’ll try to burn this body.
Tsk, I have to climb slowly.
As we were talking, we were already in the management office’s top materials warehouse.
Joo-hyuk and Jeon Gwang-il got out of the car, put on long padding, and went inside.
They say the temperature is kept very low to store the leather.
“The leather is safely stored and will be processed as soon as the processing facility is ready.”
No way,
It’s still there.
What will you do when you get a lot of money later?
You should come in now.
First things first.
“I brought some materials today too. It’s not leather.”
“Ah! Yes, yes.”
A day full of anticipation.
It’s not leather.
Then what?
It won’t necessarily be an ordinary item.
Actually, I do have some expectations… .
A rectangular metal ingot that players receive as a reward.
‘I wish it was an ingot.’
Joohyeok starts taking out the ores that Rajix canned from his inventory one by one.
Jeon Gwang-il was somewhat disappointed.
Although he didn’t show it.
It wasn’t an ingot.
An ordinary-looking stone.
“… It’s a rock.”
“Similar.”
Definitely a boulder. No matter how you look at it, it’s a boulder.
‘No.’
A boulder that goes into the top’s exclusive inventory.
If you look closely, it looks like something is sparkling.
So I picked it up with my hand.
Ouch! Jeon Gwang-il is surprised.
It’s quite heavy.
It’s not as heavy as I imagined.
Like iron ore… .
‘hmm?’
Iron ore, iron ore, iron ore?
No way.
“Oh, is it ore?”
“Yes.”
Crazy! Stupid.
Why didn’t I know?
The tower materials that player Bong Joo-hyuk brings are different from those that players receive as rewards.
It was the same with leather and herbs.
No, bring the ore too?
What is it that you can’t bring?
… This is adamant ore.
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