Became the Transcendent Monarch of the Corner of the Room - Chapter 75
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Episode 75
“Ah… So I was definitely staying on the 25th Floor with my team members for four days because of the Quest…”
“Yes, yes.”
“We definitely formed a party and went up to the 25th Floor because there was supposed to be an EX-grade reward.”
The entrance leading to the Labyrinth Basement.
That place was bustling with hundreds, thousands of Hunters who had survived from the 25th Floor.
And even more than that were-
“What the hell are all these cameras doing here?”
Cameras.
Reporters holding microphones and cameramen.
Shutter sounds and flashes were going off constantly everywhere.
“What happened inside?”
“Well, so suddenly someone’s head exploded like a balloon with a pop! Then we heard a strange voice and-”
“Did you encounter monsters?”
“No, it wasn’t like that, but suddenly the floor rose up and there were strange letters…”
The Hunters who had witnessed everything that happened on the 25th Floor.
They were already in a state of nearly depleted mental strength.
Most of them were sitting collapsed on the ground, half out of their minds.
Among them, only a few who still had their wits about them were excitedly chattering in front of the cameras.
“That person is amazing… To have the strength to give interviews after seeing that scene.”
“Right. We don’t even have the strength to stand right now.”
Hunters lying on the ground in a half-exhausted state.
Whether it was unfortunate or fortunate.
Personnel from the Interdimensional Management Bureau who had been waiting began to take care of them.
“First, let’s start with some warm drinks.”
“If you need medicine or blankets, we’ll provide them.”
“For now, it would be best to rest your mind and body. Should we call medical staff?”
It wasn’t just one or two people, but over a thousand.
They would probably stay here for a while taking care of the Hunters.
“Still, those guys from the Interdimensional Management Bureau weren’t just sitting around doing nothing.”
“Why do you speak so resentfully?”
And watching those Hunters with a gentle expression was Ranker Park Dae-yun.
Someone beside him held out a paper cup containing instant coffee.
“Song Gyu-hyun, what brings you here?”
When he turned his head slightly.
There stood a short man with an awkward expression.
“I came as the Minister’s representative. Regarding the 25th Floor incident…”
Awakening Management Agency Director Song Gyu-hyun.
He answered Park Dae-yun’s question in a mumbling voice.
“Of course.”
“I’m sorry.”
Tsk.
Park Dae-yun clicked his tongue as if displeased about something.
At his reaction, Song Gyu-hyun bowed his head deeply.
The position of Awakening Management Agency Director was a status and position that wouldn’t be intimidated anywhere.
But in front of top-tier Ranker Park Dae-yun, he was being treated like a child.
“So, what’s the Interdimensional Management Bureau’s opinion?”
“Op…inion?”
“Have you found out why thousands of Hunters ended up in this state? That’s what I’m asking.”
“….”
At those words, Song Gyu-hyun became speechless.
There was no way he could answer.
This Quest too.
Everything that happened on the 25th Floor occurred suddenly.
It was like a sudden downpour from a clear sky.
There was no prediction.
He couldn’t say what caused it either.
“…I’ll do my best to find out.”
“Forget it, forget it. If that’s the best answer someone who’s a director can give, I’ll have to ask someone else.”
This time too, Director Song couldn’t say anything.
Other Hunters wouldn’t dare make a peep in front of someone like Song Gyu-hyun.
But Rankers were different.
Park Dae-yun’s influence was greater than most government departments.
Lowering the corners of his mouth and bowing his head was all he could do right now.
“So how did you manage to escape?”
“Well, you see! This incredibly huge monster appeared! But Master Park Dae-yun and this strange bald guy just smashed it to pieces!”
“When you say Hunter Park Dae-yun, do you mean Master Park Dae-yun, ranked 9th?”
“That’s right!”
“So he saved all the Hunters here! By defeating that monster!”
The voice of a reporter conducting an interview could be heard from far away.
Park Dae-yun and Song Gyu-hyun, who had been bickering in low voices.
Without realizing it, both their gazes turned in that direction.
“No! Of course Master Park Dae-yun was amazing too, but… That strange… I mean, that uniquely bald guy was the real deal!”
“The Bald Warrior? He must be a Ranker too, right?”
“I don’t know! He looked familiar somehow, but he was someone who barely wore a shirt and wielded an axe! But then he started jumping around like crazy and began smashing the monster’s body!!!”
Up until mentioning Park Dae-yun’s name, his voice was just slightly raised.
But the moment it became the Bald Warrior’s turn.
His eyes lit up and he started puffing with excitement.
He began speaking loudly as if talking about his ideal type.
“…Right. This works out perfectly.”
And Park Dae-yun, who was watching that scene.
He sharply turned his head toward Director Song beside him.
“Yes… Yes?”
“Song Gyu-hyun, do you know anything about that Bald Warrior?”
“Bald… Warrior?”
“You heard what that guy was saying too.”
“Well, that’s true, but-”
At Park Dae-yun’s question, Director Song’s eyebrow twitched.
Bald Warrior.
Was it some kind of nickname?
“For someone like you, finding one Hunter shouldn’t be difficult. The Awakening Management Agency has all the information about Hunters.”
“But individual Hunter information is protected by privacy laws…”
“Hmph. Do you think that can be an excuse between you and me?”
At those words, Director Song couldn’t say anything.
Then, as if suddenly remembering something.
He cautiously raised his head.
“Why… why are you trying to find that person, Master?”
Ranker Park Dae-yun is the master of a guild.
Naturally, he would have seen countless famous people.
So why was he saying such things?
“Didn’t you hear?”
“Pardon?”
“He’s the top contributor to this incident.”
That person called the ‘Bald Warrior’?
Song Gyu-hyun’s jaw dropped at Park Dae-yun’s words.
The great Park Dae-yun was saying such things about someone he didn’t even know?
“From what I heard, Master was also there with him…”
“That’s true. But the one who directly cleared the 25th Floor was that person. And it wasn’t coincidence or luck either – he crushed it with pure skill.”
High praise.
This was high praise.
How long had it been since he’d heard praise for others from that man’s mouth?
Even to his own children and family.
Even to his own direct disciple, he couldn’t spare a single word of praise worth a hair’s breadth.
And such words were coming from Park Dae-yun’s mouth?
“If he’s a Hunter that Master speaks so highly of… his name shouldn’t be unknown…”
“That’s why I’m asking you, isn’t it?”
Click.
Park Dae-yun turned around with a stern expression.
He looked at Director Song with a solemn face.
Overwhelming presence.
Song Gyu-hyun flinched and trembled at the magical power emanating from his body.
“I have a favor to ask.”
“Wh…at…”
“Find that bald Hunter those people are talking about.”
“That person…?”
“Yes. No matter what. If compensation is needed, I’ll pay any amount.”
Just who could he be to make him say such things?
Director Song felt like he wanted to dive into the other Hunters’ minds right this instant.
“…Understood. If you’re saying it to that extent.”
“I’m counting on you. And don’t be late.”
Park Dae-yun’s face remained as serious as ever.
And Director Song standing beside him.
His face was still full of questions.
‘Bald… Bald Warrior… And someone who earned such high praise from this picky man’s mouth…’
He would definitely find him.
He made that resolution.
Not for Park Dae-yun’s sake, but purely to satisfy his own curiosity.
***
“Wh, what’s all this worth?!”
Messages pouring out endlessly.
Choi Hyun-min couldn’t collect himself from the continuous stream of notifications.
At first, he thought giving 100 points as a reward was all there was to it.
But it wasn’t enough that it kept repeating – it was covering his entire field of vision.
The same message that had been repeating for a while.
It appeared exactly 50 times in repetition before finally disappearing from his sight.
So.
If he added all of this up-
“5000 points?!”
His eyes went wide.
5000 points.
An amount that could only be obtained by breaking through 50 floors of the Maze.
Choi Hyun-min had only conquered the 25th Floor at most.
For him, it was such a massive amount of points that he couldn’t even dare to dream of it.
‘Is this really… a reward?!’
As if he couldn’t believe what he was seeing with his own eyes.
Choi Hyun-min stood frozen in place.
-Master?
-Master, are you dead?
-You should give us more soup rice before you die.
The Block Toys were spouting nonsense.
But it didn’t even register in his ears.
He just stood there with a dumbfounded expression as if he’d won the lottery.
‘What should I do with this?’
Gulp.
Choi Hyun-min unconsciously swallowed his dry saliva.
And hurriedly opened the creature management window.
[Science Advancement 6: Point Cost 3200]
[Domain Development 3: Point Cost 400]
[Cottage Industry 5: Point Cost 800]
[Remaining Lord Points: 6800]
Total remaining points: 6800.
If he wanted to, he could afford all of them.
‘Right now, what I need most is obviously Science Advancement.’
Science Advancement 6.
That one alone would eat up nearly half his points.
But Science Advancement was the fastest way to become stronger.
‘Besides… at this rate, I don’t know when I might encounter another opponent like the Witch.’
He had to become as strong as possible when he could.
Choi Hyun-min had felt this keenly during the 25th Floor conquest.
As long as he was a Hunter.
As long as he explored the Maze.
To survive, he had to become stronger by any means necessary.
That was nothing short of the destiny of one who had become a Hunter.
Huff-
Haa-
Bringing his finger over Science Advancement 6.
Choi Hyun-min slowly took deep breaths.
This must be how it feels to spend 100 million from your wallet all at once.
A moment of hesitation tried to hold him back.
“…Let’s go!”
He couldn’t stop.
Click.
The moment he pressed the button with momentum.
-Huh?
-Master?
The Block Toys who had been watching him with bright smiles.
Their bodies began to be enveloped in pure white light.
The fifth change.
No, perhaps the word evolution would be more fitting than change.
‘At first, they were guys who fought with wooden spears.’
Leaping far beyond time.
They were changing by leaping far beyond eras.
And now they had rifles.
What would they look like if they advanced one more step from here?
Choi Hyun-min watched the Block Toys with a tense expression.
Whoooosh!
How much time had passed?
The blindingly white light gradually began to fade away.
One by one, they began to reveal their forms.
“This is…!”
As the Block Toys’ appearance was completely revealed.
Choi Hyun-min’s eyebrows shot up dramatically.
Neat dark green uniforms.
And yellow bands extending long from their shoulders to their waists.
No, those weren’t yellow bands, those were…
Bullets?!
He was clearly seeing it with his own eyes, but he couldn’t believe it.
The Musket Soldiers who had been holding old-fashioned rifles just moments ago.
In the hands of the twenty-six newly reborn Block Toys.
“Machine guns…?”
Massive machine guns were being held.
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