Stuck in The Tower

The emergency gate attack

in episode 3 of the side story ended smoothly.

30 minutes at most?

It was measured to take about an hour to explode, but this is only an estimate.

It was nice to clear it leisurely.

But that wasn’t the problem.

“You came up with a concept?”

“uh. I have to go through gate inspection. Otherwise, it will be a catastrophe.”

If even one spreads outside, it is confirmed to be a strange entity.

Not all gates will have a concept, but you have to be careful.

‘No matter how much I think about it, the methods I’ve been using so far aren’t enough.’

It has been well over 10 years since humanity conquered the Gate.

To overcome destruction, something more innovative was needed.

You can lower the chaos level by killing monsters.

On the other hand, if you are pushed back, confusion will increase and you will get closer to destruction.

Therefore, so far, we have focused on building up the strength to continue the attack in a stable manner.

That’s why we’re raising the level of low-level hunters.

but.

“You said the number of gates is increasing, right?”

“It’s a gradual increase. “Some things may have occurred in areas where there are no people.”

There are no very visible results.

Even though you’re going through a hard time, why don’t you just destroy all the gates?

That too is a method.

But it also takes a long time.

‘If you’re inside the gate, you can’t help if something happens outside.’

Honestly, I don’t have to worry about Korea or certain other countries, but I can’t guarantee other places.

However, to give up part of the continent, we cannot handle the gate on that side.

“Uhm. “It’s complicated.”

I scratched my head.

It is clear that a more fundamental problem needs to be solved, but there is no answer.

If I had, I would have done it a long time ago.

There is at least some possibility.

[Tower’s Seed – Hidden Quest]

– Reward: A deal with some towers in a world that is about to be destroyed.

This is it.

Cleared the quest by conquering the 100th floor.

Since this is a quest created based on the assumption that I would become a fragment of chaos, the rewards are also focused on that side.

“It’s a deal with the tower. “I wonder how I can use this.”

The right to trade itself is being looked at closely.

Bedrock Vaaluze even managed to get the monster out of the tower with this.

As a result, there were system restrictions.

Since it is a transaction and not a right of wish, there are limitations.

Transaction means that there must be something exchanged.

That’s the most I can bet.

‘I become a fragment of chaos.’

I still feel it.

The gaze of the tower watching me from somewhere beyond the universe.

It means you still want me.

“Everyone, if you have time, let’s go to Lilka. “Call the hair loss man and all the others.”

“Why to Lilka?”

“Because he knows the best about the tower and the world that is about to be destroyed.”

Since they have lived in the tower for many years, their knowledge is superior to anyone else.

【You too, don’t wander around and follow me, Haiden.】

【Hmm. The heir tends to be very possessive. You’re trying to invade my freedom.】

【Stop talking nonsense, you bastard.】

As a bonus, this guy too.

This guy was given a second name at the top, so it might be of some help.

In order to gather as many influential people as possible, it was decided to hold a meeting a week later.

There are two agenda items.

‘The emergence of a concept and finding a way to prevent destruction by using the deal with the Tower.’

I plan on escaping this damn destruction.

* * *

The meeting location was set in Korea.

Apparently, high-ranking hunters are concentrated here.

The place chosen to avoid attention was the secret home of the Peujing Union.

At the same time, Lilka’s workshop.

life.

“haha. It’s nice to see people who have difficulty walking again. This is Gongdu Palace!”

This is Gongdu Palace.

A modern building modeled after the shape of a palace.

He built a secret home in Seoul on a 1,000 pyeong lot.

It is basic that there is a magic circle around you, with all kinds of cognitive distortions, space reduction, etc.

At least when it comes to security, they are better than government agencies.

“It’s an agenda, so there’s nothing we can do about it.”

“Oh bro. “I think it’s gotten a little bigger?”

“shut up. “Because it’s a growth period.”

“Oh. Oh. puberty.”

Growling Smilecap and EasyKill.

The people seen next to him are also unusual.

Me and the members.

Lee Jun-seok, Chairman of the Pejing Union.

Rookie Group CEO Smile Cap.

The Fairy Club representative, the Chiriri Fairy.

Easy Kiil of Big Star Guild.

Oh Ji-hyuk of the Hunter Association.

‘Oh Ji-hyuk, this guy created the framework for hunter rights.’

It’s really a strange thing in life.

That means you worked hard.

There.

-Please understand that I am participating via video as I am far away.

Even Ophelia attended via video conference.

Although hidden, there is also Haiden, a fragment of chaos.

The owner of the palace.

“You came! “You ignorant bastards!”

There is also Lilka.

I think I got into a lot of trouble without even seeing you.

After returning with me, he is here at Lee Jun-seok’s earnest request, and somehow he seems to be eating well and living well.

My face is so shiny and shiny.

-Wow!

“Kwaaagh! You hit me! execution! “Sahyeuuuuu!”

The honey chestnut left me without my knowledge.

Stop being mean for no reason.

Ppaaeak! I screamed, but everyone reacted indifferently.

Oh, except for Lee Jun-seok.

I’m restless, but no one knows that I usually do this with Lilka.

Lilka looked at Lee Jun-seok with a betrayed expression.

“Gongdu, no matter what, the death penalty is a bit much.”

“I trusted you!”

Could it be possible?

“Let’s stop talking nonsense and have a meeting right away. “Because everyone is busy.”

I went straight to the point.

It’s not like we just played around for a week.

We all came together with our own plans.

Even one agenda item was already half-concluded.

“It is true that the concept is dangerous, but it is also true that it can be useful.”

“Only for those who have ascended to at least the 90th floor.”

This was based on Sexy Guy.

Other than me, the only people who had the concept were Sexy Guy and Hair Loss Man, and surprisingly, it was on the 91st floor that Sexy Guy opened his eyes to the concept.

I guess I didn’t know much about the concept at the time.

‘Well, I didn’t realize it until later.’

After considering various factors, we came to the conclusion that in order to understand the concept, you would have to climb up to the 90th floor.

“I can recognize the right people, so I visit S-class people regularly.”

“Ugh. It’s work here too. “I’m going to make concept weapons.”

The concept is recovered.

As I can see the spirit world, I will transplant what I am suitable for and Lilka will make weapons for what I am not.

“After checking the inside of the gate for a week, it was not found at any gates below level 3.”

“If a strange object is discovered, retreat immediately. “We established a system where anyone who discovered an object containing a concept would report it.”

For now, I decided to be satisfied with reporting.

Since it is a new product, some people may be greedy.

“The reward for the report results is a skill book or elixir. Anyone who fails to report or obtains it separately will have their license revoked. “Of course you have to go to jail.”

“Isn’t it bad? “The backlash must be fierce, right?”

“I was trying to get the death penalty, but I put up with it, Evileye.”

Oh Ji-hyuk narrows his eyes.

It’s been a while since I’ve seen you, but you’re still crazy.

Surprisingly, the death penalty is no longer just a superficial punishment.

It is a punishment that is actually carried out.

The world is in ruin, so we have to impose harsher punishments to maintain public order.

anyway. Although it is impossible to completely prevent the problem, we have established at least some preparation measures.

The main part starts now.

“Let’s talk about a way to definitely end destruction.”

Everyone’s eyes shine at those words.

Ophelia was especially motivated.

-Erosion in neglected areas is serious. The erosion won’t stop unless the gate itself is removed.

corrosion.

A field that is created when the gate bursts and the monsters and their environment come over.

Vegetation and topography that are different from those on Earth appear, and this becomes more severe as time passes.

It’s like the habitat itself is shrinking.

-In addition, according to the forecaster, it will take a hundred years for the gate to disappear naturally.

“That’s a big deal.”

“But you’re saying natural extinction is possible?”

“Humanity will disappear first in 100 years, you idiot.”

“What the fuck?”

“now. Let’s stop fighting and have productive conversations.”

“This is our data, but there were some cases where the private sector cleared the gate. Although the rating is low. “It seems like a way to limit high-level gates.”

“I thought about delaying the gate explosion to the limit.”

“What about natural extinction of monsters? Even if the gate explodes, I think it will be resolved as long as I hold on to it.”

Everyone gives their opinion.

Please cancel the destruction! Since I already know that a transaction close to this wish is impossible, I brought some realistic points.

“We don’t have to come up with a solution right away, so let’s talk as much as we can.”

The conversation continued until it got dark that night.

Uneasy.

It is unclear whether the transaction with TOP is a one-time transaction, needs to be completed to be counted, or disappears immediately.

It was best to be as cautious as possible and choose the option with the highest probability of overcoming destruction.

late time.

We decided to finish early the next day and went to our assigned rooms to rest.

I’m half-leaning on the conference room chair and sighing.

‘How can you still be sober even when you’re outside the tower?’

If you think about it, less than two weeks have passed since I left the 100th floor, let alone a month.

Eight cocks. Let’s sell it.

I sighed deeply and nudged Lilka, who was lying face down on the table.

“Ugh. Don’t sting. “A commoner.”

“Don’t say anything strange. “I received something interesting, please take a look.”

A piece found at the gate.

It was said to be a gift from the tower, but its purpose is still unknown.

Lilka also listened to my explanation and looked curious.

“aha! “This is a piece of mirror.”

I soon found out its identity.

“It was among the items I got while I was a dimension merchant. wait for a sec.”

Lilka takes out a file from subspace and flips through the documents.

“Ah! With this, you can get a glimpse of the NPCs you had connections with at the tower! An inherited NPC or something. Like an NPC I was close to. “It’s something connected to the tower, etc.”

Is it connected to the tower?

Can you even see them there?

Literally a gift. While I feel glad to see you.

【It’s a shame to be seen.】

Haiden, who had been quiet, showed interest.

【There is no way T.O.P would just give a gift like this. Heir.】

“Are you saying there is something hidden?”

【What is connected will eventually connect. The tower also has the will to face you.】

Indeed. Are you trying to use this as a medium to examine me in more detail?

Because the tower still wants me.

Now I understand.

‘Top knows I’m going to make a deal.’

Because the best card I can play is Chaos Shards.

I guess they’re going to keep an eye on me for that time.

【And me. I have been avoiding the tower’s gaze.】

Words that feel meaningful.

【Blocking the line of sight. Soon to be disconnected from the tower. Expand it.】

“Sever the connection with the tower? “It’s not just about surveillance.”

no way.

“Are you telling us to sever our connection to the world?”

I feel like something will come to mind or not.

It seemed like a great idea would come out.

“obelisk! “That’s it!”

Lilka screamed.

Obelisk What is that?

“A symbol that imitates a tower! “If you add a piece of mirror to it, you can qualify as the tower’s representative.”

【The symbol connected to the tower can be seen as a small tower.】

This bastard. Suddenly I stopped stuttering.

It’s like selective stuttering.

【In order to do that, you will need the approval of the tower.】

“You are saying we should make a deal on that. All you have to do is build an obelisk and completely isolate it from the Earth.”

Then the tower will be treated as if it has completely fallen off the earth.

“If successful, the gate will never appear again!”

Complete gate extinction.

The most certain opportunity to escape destruction.

Kuuk. I clenched my fist.

I raised the corners of my mouth and looked at Haiden hiding on the ceiling.

“It’s been a while since you were useful, Heiden?”

【That’s why TOP is spying on me too. It’s a shame.】

Ah. Was it because of that?

anyway.

“I found the answer.”