Became the Transcendent Monarch of the Corner of the Room - Chapter 25

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Episode 25

‘Should I report this again, or not?’

Ji Min-gi, a section chief at the Awakening Management Agency.

He kept biting his nails in front of the glittering monitor.

Click. Click. Click.

“Hey, Ji Min-gi. Why are you so anxious? Is something wrong?”

“Ah, yes…? Oh, no, it’s nothing…”

“How boring. Once the comprehensive investigation period ends, things will get a bit easier, so don’t overdo it.”

A passing superior said something to him.

But he couldn’t hear anything.

In his head, there was only Choi Hyun-min, Choi Hyun-min, Choi Hyun-min.

Only Choi Hyun-min.

‘Theoretically, reporting it is definitely the right thing to do…’

Manwol, where he had visited recently.

At that place he had visited for the comprehensive Hunter investigation, he made an unbelievable discovery.

He had submitted the report, but there was still no response, as if they hadn’t read it yet.

‘I had a feeling, but… It really seems like that person, Choi Hyun-min, is EX rank after all?!’

Though it wasn’t known to the public, the Awakening Management Agency already knew about Choi Hyun-min’s awakening.

But how much potential he possessed.

What rank he had awakened to was unknown.

After all, it was information only he himself could know.

Of course, most expected him to be around C or D rank at best.

“D? E? It’s obvious. Someone who couldn’t awaken for nearly 30 years, how well could he possibly do?”

“Still, bloodline is a thing, so wouldn’t he be around B rank?”

“No way. I think even that’s too generous. F rank, F! Chairman Choi’s genes were probably all taken by his older brothers.”

He recalled what the department staff had been saying even before visiting Manwol.

They had definitely said that back then.

‘Seeing it with your own eyes is certainly different.’

Choi Hyun-min’s potential shown on the testing device was 001.

But that absolutely didn’t mean his potential was 1.

Since Ji Min-gi had watched that situation from beginning to end.

He was certain.

‘That was… definitely 1001. I’m sure of it.’

If measured by numbers alone, the current ranking 1st place Eun Ji-hun was 500.

So it would be easily twice his level…

‘If it really is 1001… That person is the EX rank awakener who appeared recently.’

Coincidentally, the time when Choi Hyun-min awakened.

And the time when the EX rank Hunter appeared were very similar.

Of course, he couldn’t be 100% certain.

‘Even so, there hasn’t been a single person who’s seen Choi Hyun-min conquering mazes yet.’

His mind became complicated.

Ji Min-gi chewed on the tip of his pen in frustration.

What should he do.

Ji Min-gi pondered like this for a while.

‘Right. This isn’t a problem I should handle alone.’

He had already reported it on paper.

But the team leader and higher-ups still hadn’t responded.

They were probably busy with other work.

If not that…

‘Maybe they have no expectations for Choi Hyun-min at all, so they’re not even paying attention.’

Ji Min-gi pondered for a long time.

He approached the team leader sitting across from him.

“Team leader?”

The team leader, who had been chatting with an endlessly calm expression.

At Ji Min-gi’s call, his chair spun around.

“Oh, Min-gi. What is it?”

“I… have something special to tell you regarding the Manwol comprehensive investigation from last time.”

Without even imagining what kind of ripple effect his report would create.

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[The record for Labyrinth Basement 8th Floor has been updated.]

[The record for Labyrinth Basement 9th Floor has been updated.]

-Ma, Master…

-We conquered up to the 9th Floor…

-Can… we go back now…?

The Legion Soldiers beyond the display screen.

Though they were warriors who had valiantly crushed monsters to death.

And even unilaterally massacred the bosses of the 8th and 9th floors.

They were staring blankly into space, restless like puppies that needed to go.

“….”

-As, as expected, we can’t…

-Be quiet, you idiot! Master said it’s not time yet!

-But Master didn’t say anything…

-Ah, ha! I’ll stay still for now…

And Choi Hyun-min, receiving reports on that situation.

Was his anger still not subsided?

He was still staring intently at the display screen with his lips tightly pressed.

‘The Secret Room. I’ll find it no matter what. Whatever it takes.’

Choi Hyun-min stared at the display screen without saying anything.

He commanded the Legion Soldiers in an emotionless tone.

“Turn around.”

-Huh?

“Turn around.”

-Ah, got it…

The guys who were flustered by the unfamiliar command.

They soon understood Choi Hyun-min’s words and awkwardly turned their bodies.

The screen changed at the same time.

-Did… we do it right?

-Something feels strange…

“To the left.”

-Wha, what…

“Turn to the left.”

Once again, spin-

When the order came down, this time the Block Toys turned their bodies slightly.

However, Choi Hyun-min’s face was still hardened.

‘It should definitely be visible by now.’

The radar mode he had obtained was an always-active skill.

It should definitely be activated right now, but if nothing was visible-

‘Could it be that it doesn’t exist?’

-Master, should we stay like this…?

“Wait.”

-….

Choi Hyun-min firmly commanded while facing the large display screen.

His eyes moved from top to bottom.

From left to right.

As if afraid to miss even a single detail, he was carefully examining the screen.

Then he paused.

“Could it be… that thing?”

The maze floor that the Legion Soldiers were stepping on.

Part of it appeared to be shimmering like a heat haze.

Even with the help of radar mode, it was barely visible.

“Hans.”

-I’m here, Master.

“Take a look at the floor.”

-The floor?

“The ground you’re standing on. Don’t you see anywhere that looks different from other places?”

At those words, Hans lowered his head to examine the floor.

Following him, the other toys also began bending down to look below.

-I don’t see anything….

“Try touching the floor.”

-Is there something on the floor?

Hesitantly.

Clearly nothing was visible….

-…Huh?

Hans tilted his head and placed his hand on the floor.

Did he feel something?

The look in his eyes changed.

Along with that, the display screen turned pitch black.

At the same time, Choi Hyun-min who was staying in the room.

His vision also went completely dark—

Flash!

[Achievement: Secret Room]

[You have discovered the secret room hidden on the 9th Floor for the first time. A space that no one else could find. Only you will be able to know what lies within.]

[Reward: Lord Points 200]

Along with the brief message, Choi Hyun-min’s body was transported inside the maze.

More precisely….

‘Secret Room?’

Inside the Secret Room.

The moment Choi Hyun-min’s vision recovered.

He gaped at the sight before him.

“Th, this is…!”

Hundreds of torches attached to the walls.

Hard stone floors like a gloomy basement.

And in the center of the room….

“…Cocoons?!”

Several large silkworm cocoons were placed there.

White fluffy masses shaped like large peanuts.

No, not fluff but spider webs.

-Master, look at this.

A Legion Soldier who had gone ahead first.

One of them poked the end of a cocoon with his spear tip.

“Is there something there?”

From the outside, it looked like a mass of spider webs.

Could there be something inside?

Choi Hyun-min approached the Legion Soldier and turned his eyes toward where it was pointing.

At that moment.

“A person?!”

-It seems to be a person.

He doubted his own eyes.

No wonder it was so large.

That wasn’t an ordinary silkworm cocoon, but a person.

A human body completely wrapped in spider webs.

Gulp.

He instinctively turned around to survey the surroundings.

‘Is there a monster in here?’

Fortunately, there seemed to be no monsters, as he couldn’t sense the presence of any other beings.

Drip. Drip. Drop.

Instead, only the unpleasant sound of water droplets falling from somewhere could be heard.

“Are the others people too?”

-Yes. This one too…. A person. This is also a person.

One, two, three, four.

Four people in total?

Four people tightly wrapped in spider webs.

Their appearance with only faces poking out reminded him of mummies.

‘Are they unconscious? Or are they sleeping?’

They all had their eyes closed, and just from looking at their faces, he couldn’t tell who they were.

They were probably Hunters from some guild.

-Are they dead? Those people aren’t moving.

“No. They’re breathing. They don’t seem to be dead.”

How did they end up like this?

Choi Hyun-min observed them briefly.

He had the Legion Soldiers look around other parts of the room.

-There don’t seem to be any other people.

-We couldn’t find any monsters either.

“What about devices or items? Aren’t there any of those either?”

-There don’t seem to be any.

Hmm.

So this place was simply serving as a prison?

He looked around and examined the room directly, but it was the same.

With the naked eye.

Even with the radar mode effect, no other special things were visible.

“That’s disappointing. I thought there would be some great treasure hidden since it’s called a secret room.”

Tsk.

Park Gi-han from Ridim Guild.

Since he had been making such a big fuss, I thought there would be some tremendous secret.

There’s really nothing special here, is there?

‘Still, thanks to the Achievement, I earned a whopping 200 points. That’s almost like getting a treasure.’

Choi Hyun-min felt good about the unexpected gain.

He spoke to the Legion Soldiers in a much more generous tone.

“How about it. Can you guys carry those people? You can lift them too.”

-I’ll give it a try.

They aren’t items, so he can’t put them in the subspace.

But it’s not like Choi Hyun-min can carry all those people himself either.

When he commanded the Legion Soldiers, fortunately they staggered while each grabbing a cocoon.

Leaning their bodies as if moving cement bags.

They were able to lift one silkworm cocoon each.

“Alright, let’s head back now.”

With this, the Secret Room conquest was complete.

Choi Hyun-min wanted to see Park Gi-han’s flustered, apologetic face right away.

“…What are you doing? I said let’s go out?”

-…Master.

“What?”

-We can’t… get out.

“What?!”

What does that mean?

Choi Hyun-min had tried to leave last after the Legion Soldiers had completely exited.

He furrowed his brow at their words.

Thud.

As if they had walked toward the outside only to hit a transparent wall.

The Block Toys couldn’t move forward.

“Hans, are you the same?”

-Y-yes. What about you, Master?

…Me too?

Choi Hyun-min urgently moved his hand to return to the room.

Thump.

Just as the Legion Soldiers had said, he too felt like he hit something and was bounced back into the Secret Room.

‘What kind of situation is this?’

In the maze, no matter where you are, you can exit using the system.

Special rooms where bosses appear are exceptions, but once the boss dies or disappears, you can similarly exit.

‘But there’s no boss monster here?’

While he tilted his head in confusion.

Rumble!

“Ugh! What is it?!”

A massive vibration that shook the entire room.

Choi Hyun-min covered both ears at the explosive sound that burst out with it.

And on their opposite side-

The wall of the Secret Room began to distort wildly like a malfunctioning TV screen.

Then from within it.

Suddenly.

A man in white clothes revealed himself.

A snow-white trench coat.

His hair was also white, and his skin was white as snow.

He narrowed his eyes at the inexplicable chilling feeling.

At that moment.

Creak.

The man opened his eyes.

Along with an eerie voice.

-Reaching this place means the possibility of touching the deepest part of the maze has emerged.

-I shall verify whether you are qualified for such a thing.

Simultaneously, the entire Secret Room began rotating like a carousel.

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