The next day.

Joo-hyuk prepared to conquer the 60th floor of the Black Tower of the Republic of Korea with the summoned people.

The last strategy before Rajix’s advancement.

Fortunately, Gobang appeared in good condition. The wounds from the day before were nowhere to be found.

“I wish I had a pair of boots, but I don’t think I have anything that would fit.”

Joo-hyuk’s current level is 61. That means he can even get to the 61st floor. But the 61st floor is on hold. First, he enters the 60th floor.

Does the 60th-floor S++ rank strategy apply even at level 61? It’s half and half. Since he is level 61, the 60th floor can be conquered repeatedly.

“Then I can’t accept it.”

However, the 60th floor of the Korean Black Tower is still unexplored for Joo-hyuk. Since the tops are of different nationalities, wouldn’t this also apply separately?

“Then I’ll take it.”

[Enter the 60th floor of the Black Tower in South Korea.]

Same mission, same environment. And the same strategy. The only difference is nationality.

“Let’s go.”

The Wyvern Lord appears along with the Venomous Wyvern. Splash splash. A goblin roams the poisonous pool. Oh, my heart aches. The warrior shouts that he is not in pain, but it is impossible for him not to feel pain.

I guess he’s keeping that in mind. “I won’t be clearing the 60th floor anymore. This is the end.”

Wyvern Road Leather? It’s a pain to take that off. There is no environment for that because there is poison all around. Also, Wyvern Lord leather isn’t anything special. Not only is the body large, but its color is also a yellowish poop color. It’s not as beautiful as the Rainbow Basilisk. Regular wyvern leather is fine too, so that’ll do.

As time goes by, as Veronica’s large magic bullet hits Cossack’s sword for the second time, “Keep going!” A Wyvern Lord collapses and lies in a pool of poison.

Conquest success.

As expected, the badge…

“Is it recognized?”

[Notice: You have achieved the S++ level of the 60th floor of the Black Tower (Korea).]
[S++ Clearance Reward: Platinum Badge awarded.]
“Oh!”

Thank goodness. The strategy was acknowledged. This brings the total number of platinum badges to 61. Even though I’m on the 60th floor, there’s still one left. The next perk is on the 64th floor.

Spot!

Joo-hyuk and his group return to the penthouse. As soon as they get there, Veronica falls asleep, Gyeondal-rae sits down on the sofa, Gobang and Cossack rummage through the refrigerator, and Rajix starts cleaning.

Now it’s time to send Rajix away. I have to get promoted and meet him. Gobang jumped up two levels with the blessing enhancement. From egg to egg.

“Was the unsummonable state lasting 4 days?”

Rajix, with a soul as pure as Gobang, has a very high possibility of also receiving a blessing enhancement.

“Mr. Rajix?”

“Whoa.”

“Take this.”

“… Huh, huh?”

A rune that increases the level of summons is held in Rajix’s hand.

“Have a nice day. I will wait for you without entering the tower until you return.”

“… Later, don’t even clean up. I’ll do it when I get back. No electronic servants.”

Rajix, with tears in his eyes.

Joo-hyuk said, holding tightly onto Rajix’s short hand, “I will never buy an electronic servant. I will hold my breath and wait.”

“Huh? I can breathe.”

I’m really looking forward to it. What will it look like when it comes back? The backpack capacity will definitely increase, right?


South Korea was a crucible of chaos.

Yesterday, a full S++ level strategy announcement message appeared in the United Arab Emirates, but it hasn’t appeared in Korea yet. I have to leave today, and I have to prove that I am not naturalized…

Is it possible that I won’t hear from them again like this? Anxiety grew even more severe.

However, an interview with Crown Prince Bin Salah of the United Arab Emirates was suddenly released as a morning news flash. The broadcasting medium was CNM, an American news channel.

Bin Salah’s face was very excited. That would be the case. He made a dramatic comeback from being stripped of his crown prince status and exiled overseas. His popularity is at its peak in the United Arab Emirates.

There was nothing special about the interview. Mainly, his thoughts on the Black Tower in the United Arab Emirates being conquered and his joy at escaping the tower collapse.

And then.

“I will visit Korea again as soon as possible.”

Bin Salah, overcome with emotion, spoke in a trembling voice.

“Why in Korea again..?”

“To express my gratitude.”

“To whom? The Korean government? Are you saying that the Korean government has approved the temporary naturalization of a certain player?”

“No, there is someone else who deserves the gratitude of the people of the United Arab Emirates.”

“Your Highness, please explain in more detail.”

“I can’t reveal the details, but it’s all thanks to you, Gobang… Hmm, let’s end the interview here.”

“Wait a minute? Who did you just say? Gobang? Who is Gobang?”

Bin Salah jumps up from his seat and walks out of the camera.

“I still have many questions. Your Highness, Your Highness?”

That’s all for the interview.

But the reaction was hot.

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When the interview video was introduced on the bulletin board of the Korean top climbing community:

“You’re going to shamelessly visit Korea after taking our players with you? This is teabagging.”

“No, that’s right. He’s coming to give me some medicine.”

“I’m so angry. Block Binsala from entering the country. If you really give him permission to enter, I won’t stay still.”

“Yeah, that’s right. I’m going to throw a whole carton of eggs at the airport.”

The end of the interview was also a hot topic. A name came out of his mouth without thinking, in the excitement:

“N… But who is Go Bang? What is the name of the best player? His last name is Go, and his first name is Bang?”

“I haven’t heard of it yet, because it’s an old building.”

“The best player name seems correct.”

“Isn’t it Arabic? Or maybe he used an alias when he became naturalized.”

“Of course, once the real name is revealed, it will be clear who it is.”

“Did he make a new name with an abbreviation?”

“N… It’s an abbreviation, so it’s not a meat shield but a noble shield?”

“N… High-quality cushion.”

“N… Difficult equation.”

“N… High-fat defense system.”

“N… Cat fart.”

“Door-to-door sales of mackerel.”

Speculations continued as to who Gobang was.

“Anyway, are we not going to hear the full announcement anymore?”

“Yeah, I guess so. If it was going to ring, it should have rung yesterday.”

“No, you can take a day off.”

“I feel uneasy. It’s clear that he has abandoned Korea.”

“But still, why didn’t he go to Japan or China?”

“Oh my god, be happy! Thanks to you, I had a great time.”

Just when the bulletin board was starting to take on a gloomy mood, suddenly:

“Huh?”

“Oh my!”

“Hmm?”

“Oh!”

“Nk!”

Short, one-character comments were streaming up.

“Huh? I’ve experienced this situation before.”

“Oh, that’s a familiar pattern.”

“N… That’s right. It was like that before too. This, by any chance…”

“Are you here?”

“Are you here?”

The replies poured in:

“It’s here!”

“Oh yeah! General notice!”

“Korean Black Tower 60th floor S++ strategy.”

“N… I told you, I was taking a day off.”

“Hey, hey, call the owner and tell her to reopen.”

“The shutter has already been raised.”

“Come on, get me a bowl of patriotic food!”

The atmosphere of the bulletin board had completely changed.

But who on earth was the player who conquered the United Arab Emirates’ S++?

“Oh, right. It just popped up out of nowhere. It was quiet from the 1st floor to the 59th floor.”

“I really don’t know. How did you do it?”

“Well, Gobang will know.”

Breaking news also broke in the media:

<Breaking News: It wasn’t naturalization. The 60th floor of the Black Tower in South Korea is also recorded as S++.>

<Breaking News: Questions still remain. Who is on the 60th floor of the UAE?>

<Breaking News: Why is Crown Prince Bin Salah visiting Korea again?>

<Breaking News: I wonder what Gobang’s true identity is.>

<Breaking News: How many Korean players have the surname Go?>

In this way, Korea became peaceful again.


Joo-hyuk also saw the news flash. He was surprised because a completely unexpected name came out:

“… Gobang?”

No, why that name?

But he soon found out why Binsala mentioned Gobang. It was obvious. Who could it be?

‘Mr. Cossack, what on earth are you…?’

It seems he lied and said his name was Gobang while going to negotiate, or rather, threaten Binsala.

‘Amazing. Amazing.’

Well, you can’t hate the Cossacks, though.

Anyway, Joo-hyuk planned to take a break from climbing the tower for the time being. Until their workers and supply officers returned.

Is it possible for Rajix to have a two-stage blessing enhancement like Gobang? He said that if the soul is pure, there is a chance of that. Even after sending it off as a summons, he was still nervous.

After some time passed, he called up the status window:

Yay! The summoning ban has been lifted like a high-ranking official. If so, it means the blessing reinforcement is in progress. Now all you have to do is wait.

He was talking about the Rajix that appears after rising two levels.

Suddenly, Ring! The smartphone message notification sound rang:

“– I just arrived. The vehicle number is…”

It was a message from Team Leader Lee Min-ah. Joo-hyuk was scheduled to visit the management office today, so she came to pick him up.

‘The car number has changed again.’

It must be due to security issues. Joo-hyuk went out of the apartment. Then, a car with dark tinted windows appeared. He opened the door and got in.

“Hello, Player Bong Joo-hyuk. Congratulations on clearing the 60th floor.”

“… Ah, yes, yes.”

After that greeting, not another word was spoken on the way. Until they passed the main gate of the Awakening Management Office and reached the tower material warehouse.

There were two girls at the party. There was no problem with Kyeondalrae and Veronica. Honestly, he had nothing to say. It’ll get better someday.

The car arrived at the Awakening Management Office. Two people were waiting in the top materials warehouse. They were Commissioner Park Gyeong-su and Deputy Commissioner Jeon Gwang-il. By the way, this was Joo-hyuk’s first time seeing Commissioner Park Kyung-soo. Wasn’t he a high-ranking official who even met privately with the president?

“… Oh, hello.”

“Oh! Welcome. Nice to meet you. I’m Park Kyung-soo.”

They exchanged greetings. Park expressed his gratitude and asked to take good care of Joo-hyuk in the future.

“I’m always sorry that I can’t treat you well because I have to hide my identity. Please bear with me for a little longer.”

Well, that’s what he wanted.

Park Kyung-soo subtly asked a question while talking:

“Player Bong, I have something to ask you.”

“Ah! Anytime. And you can lower your voice, sir.”

“Hahaha, that can’t be. Can you judge people by their age?”

“Hmm.”

Rather than judging by age, at that level, even being an old fart is okay.

“With all due respect, isn’t the Black Tower in the United Arab Emirates really made by Bong Player?”

Joo-hyuk knew this question would come up. When the call came, he had been so busy with the ladder climbing privilege that he just mumbled something.

“Honestly, I don’t think there’s anyone among the UAE players who can do that. No, I can’t think of anyone in the whole world who can do that except for you, Bong.”

Park Kyung-soo seemed confident about his deduction.

“If you find it difficult to answer….”

“Yes, it’s a little difficult. It’s hard for me to explain.”

Ambiguous answer. Yes, he said no. Do you think he understands by now?

“Oh! Sorry. I got off topic.”

“Not at all. If I get the chance later… hmm, I’ll explain it to you in detail then.”

Park Kyung-soo waved his hand.

“Oh, it’s okay. I won’t ask again.”

There was a reason Joo-hyuk couldn’t speak frankly. If he said he conquered it, he’d also have to talk about the multinational top conquest ticket. But now, there was only one ticket left. And it was already reserved. Moreover, there were limits to the privileges he could receive in the future. At most, once on the 64th floor. Because he had to conquer the 69th floor slowly. You never know when you’ll get another ticket, or maybe you’ll never get one. So, he just let it pass.

‘But they don’t ask who Gobang is.’

Even if they asked, he wouldn’t answer.

“Oh! I have a favor to ask of the Management Office.”

“Please tell us anything. We will do whatever we can to help.”

Lee Min-ah took out her notebook and prepared to write down what Commissioner Park Kyung-soo nodded at her.

“Can I buy some land around the metropolitan area? A quiet mountain area would be nice.”

“Is this a mountainous area or a downtown area?”

“Yes, preferably in a place with few people, where we can place a few containers.”

“I will look into it.”

He wanted a vacation home where he could enjoy nature outdoors. And one more thing:

“I want to give my parents money, about 10 billion won, after tax.”

“It is possible. If you leave it to a law firm, they will take care of everything.”

He wanted to be filial. The matter was settled. Just as he was about to leave, the scenery inside the warehouse caught Joo-hyuk’s eye.

“Hmm, a lot of the basilisk hide has fallen off?”

“I got it from HG Fashion. They’re going to reveal a prototype soon, so the showcase date has been set.”

“Is that so?”

It was a welcome sound. Now, they could start properly skinning not only ores but also hides. As Rajix advanced, his subspace backpack would surely get bigger. Now, it was time to go home and get some rest. If he got bored later, he could invite some people over and hang out.


HG Fashion.

The showcase date was tomorrow. The design team, including CEO Koh Yeon-ha, and the leather technician team worked through the night to complete a prototype using basilisk leather. First of all, it was a bag. Starting with this, they planned to diversify their products, such as wallets, shoes, etc. First, the price of the mid-to-low-priced line was set between 5 million won and 10 million won. Among the basilisk hides, only those of low quality or with simple and vague patterns were used. Still, it was much better than crocodile leather. A durable bag that also had self-restoring capabilities, so once you bought one, you could use it indefinitely unless you got sick of it.

The second was a high-quality luxury line. The smallest one started at 40 million won, made only with high-quality leather. If it seemed a little big, it went over 100 million.

Finally, there was the high-end luxury line. The basic starting price was 300 million. They also paid the most attention to design. This was because rainbow leather was used as a focal point here and there.

Was the bag too expensive? Were they worried it wouldn’t sell like this?

You’re welcome. The most expensive, high-end luxury lines would sell the best. They would sell out quickly as there was limited stock. There would be an outcry from the big players who hadn’t been able to buy yet.

“Let’s proceed with the showcase like this.”

“Should we sell it at the same time?”

“Reservations only. Limited quantities.”

“How many…? Since the production facilities are not yet complete, it is difficult to meet the quantity.”

“We can make as much as we can, so there’s no need to push ourselves too hard. If you order a bag from another brand, it takes over a year, so we have to make it slowly while paying attention to quality control.”

What mattered was scarcity. It had to be a luxury item that you couldn’t buy even if you opened your wallet. There were no plans for mass production. Even if they wanted to, they couldn’t. Because it had to be made entirely by hand using tools made of top metal.

The showcase would feature 10 mid-priced bags, 6 luxury bags, and 2 high-end bags. Invitations were sent to famous celebrities. They also planned to broadcast live on YouTube at the same time. Koh Yeon-ha was already anticipating what the reaction of people seeing this bag would be. It was as obvious as day.

She thought she’d like to have one herself, even if she were not the representative.

“Okay! Make two more high-end bags and send them to the management office. One for men and one for women.”

“Yes, I will send them right after the showcase.”

You had to look good to the person supplying leather to the management office. She didn’t know if it was a male or female, so she made both.

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