I Alone Am an EX-Class Summoner - Chapter 144
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I Am Alone EX-Grade Summoner Episode 144
Olivia’s Request
Like other sports associations, there are quite a few players who express concerns about monopolizing the authority to select national representatives.
Especially domestic rankers.
In fact, they had been suffering in silence, wondering if they would never receive national team authority.
Of course, they’re proud of Baek Jin-woo.
However, separate from that, the sense of loss that their dreams seemed to be moving further away to unreachable places was unavoidable.
But then.
[SKY, the nation’s top guild, is recruiting new 2nd generation guild members. Unlike the 1st generation, this recruitment will go through a thorough screening process, selecting candidates based not only on talent but also personality and teamwork. We await many applications from those who have a true spirit of challenge and want to grow together with top-tier players.]
The announcement was posted!
And it wasn’t even recruiting just a few!
They’re recruiting 100 people to give more opportunities!
‘Wooooooo!’
‘Finally, we have a chance too!’
‘Absolutely! I’m definitely applying!’
The rankers got excited.
Even though they were tied to various major guilds, they boldly submitted their applications.
Even if bound by contractual relationships, the moment they pass SKY’s selection, they could pay off all penalty fees and still have plenty left over.
They saw greater value.
The mindset of being willing to bear all losses even if they occurred!
They filled out applications and submitted portfolios and career verification materials together.
The opportunity to grow into the best players representing South Korea… no, commanding the world had come.
That guild alone has seven national team members, and their leader Baek Jin-woo is ranked 1st in the world.
Their capital is also tremendous.
Connection with Daeseong, which is South Korean history itself!
And these days, there are even talks that Yubaek’s own assets exceed those of a nation.
‘Ah, the opportunity to work alongside Baek Jin-woo!’
‘How great would it be to pass? Wouldn’t it be like hitting the life lottery?’
‘I heard the treatment is amazing too, they give premium houses to all family members… A guild where bonuses are higher than salaries?’
‘I heard you don’t necessarily have to be a ranker! It would be good to go just to assess whether you have talent or not!’
Applicants flocked in.
It was an opportunity no one wanted to miss.
SKY Guild’s name had long since spread beyond the domestic scene to the world, and becoming their next-generation member meant more than simply becoming stronger.
On this day.
The official website crashed.
“More, more are pouring in.”
“Ahhhhh.”
“When are we going to process all of this!”
Naturally, Yubaek headquarters was in emergency mode.
It was complete chaos.
They had to review and examine each of the endlessly pouring documents one by one.
Thudududududu!
The sound of continuously printing applications and ringing phones never stopped.
“Team leader! This side is also finished! We need additional personnel!”
“The accumulation speed is faster than the review speed. It seems leaving work today will be difficult…”
“Leaving work? Is this bastard crazy? Where are you making such comfortable sounds!”
“Scan the materials, categorize them, and pass them to the screening team! Don’t waste time!”
This is a group of South Korea’s top elites.
Even in chaotic situations, they responded to their superiors’ demands quickly and accurately like machines.
When coffee ran out, it was supplied for free, and top-grade lunch boxes were distributed.
And then.
Someone shouted.
“The CEO says you’re all working hard! And he’ll show his appreciation accordingly, so please work a little harder. If you finish just this project within a week, he’ll give each person 100 million won as overtime pay!”
“…!”
100 million?
Overtime pay of 100 million?
“Wow, jackpot!”
“Is that really true?”
“Make me work overtime! Where do I apply? I’m ready to work more!”
“Woof, woof woof!”
“Hahaha! This is the first time I’m happy seeing piles of documents!”
The dying atmosphere quickly heated up.
The tired expressions from fatigue disappeared, and their speed increased like marines getting stimpack.
Laughter and jokes were exchanged, and their eyes looking at the documents changed.
Indeed.
If the world can’t be solved with money, perhaps you should consider whether that money is insufficient.
Yu Ji-a drove them with the money whip.
‘Am I crazy? These piles of documents now look like gold!’
‘After this ends, I should use my vacation days for a nice overseas trip with family. Business class and five-star hotels!’
‘Where else can you find overtime work happier than this?’
Maximum job satisfaction!
They felt pride in the fact that Yu Ji-a was the owner leading them.
Leadership isn’t anything special.
Just giving a lot is the best leadership.
Do well and get generous rewards too!
Literally golden leadership!
Inside Yubaek headquarters was full of vitality as always.
The next morning.
Baek Jin-woo had a light breakfast with Yu Ji-a and handed over Grotelring (A-rank).
“Oh, what’s this?”
Yu Ji-a asked with sparkling eyes.
“It’s a new rare summoned creature, try using it well.”
“Wow, is it a chef summoned creature?”
“Yeah, I thought it would be even better to upgrade the company cafeteria with this opportunity.”
“Ohhh, that’s definitely true!”
The current company cafeteria is on the 33rd floor of the headquarters building.
The 35th floor is the CEO’s office.
The 34th floor is Baek A-jin’s sales team.
“How about taking this opportunity to hire more capable chefs and take care of the guild members’ three meals nutrition?”
“That sounds good? I’ll push it forward right away. Oh right!”
Yu Ji-a clapped her hands.
“Olivia is coming to Korea again, right?”
“…Again?”
“Yeah, she must be in a hurry. It seems like she departed right after contacting us yesterday. She’ll probably arrive soon?”
“What’s it about?”
“She said she can’t leave that in text or voice for security reasons. She said she’ll come and tell us directly.”
“Sigh, what scheme is she trying to pull now.”
Last time she took the S-rank Thunder Bird.
She acted all friendly, but thinking about it now, that was ultimately her goal.
Thanks to that, I did get Aso, but she had extracted much more.
Yu Ji-a had just finished her meal roughly and was taking a sip of water.
“Huh?”
She pointed her finger toward the window.
The direction was the main entrance.
“Honey. I guess Olivia isn’t much of a gentleman either.”
“Why?”
“She’s here.”
Beyond the window, an airport taxi stopped in front of the headquarters entrance looked as small as an ant.
“She must be pretty urgent. Looking at the schedule, she practically flew here?”
“…She must be after something.”
Baek Jin-woo showed a slightly tired expression.
However, he was the only one here who could deal with Olivia.
“I’ll go out and greet her. Take care of your business.”
Screech!
Baek Jin-woo pulled his chair back and stood up.
Yu Ji-a nodded and smiled brightly.
“Yeah, contact me later!”
How does Baek Jin-woo get from the 33rd floor to the main entrance?
Simple.
Open the window and jump straight down without a parachute!
Anyone watching might think he’s crazy, but for Baek Jin-woo who flies in the highest-grade weekly dungeons every Friday, it was routine.
Whoosh!
Feeling the cool wind, Baek Jin-woo threw his body downward without a moment’s hesitation.
Screech!
As he fell vertically, the Sky Wyvern was summoned.
– Kiiiiaaak!
A sharp roar that cut through the sky echoed between the buildings.
The wyvern instantly caught up to Baek Jin-woo from behind.
It carried him naturally and familiarly, creating a strangely harmonious sight.
Screech!
The speed gradually increased, and the ground rapidly approached.
Just as the ground became visible.
Whoosh!
The wyvern spread its wings wide, grasping the air in one swift motion.
The speed instantly decreased.
Baek Jin-woo calmly adjusted his posture and kicked off the wyvern’s back, soaring upward.
Swish!
Baek Jin-woo performed a somersault and landed precisely in front of the main entrance.
“…!”
Olivia, who had just sent away the taxi and was about to enter, witnessed the entire scene.
‘This crazy bastard.’
Just now.
Did he fly here on a wyvern from that building up there?
Anyone without acrophobia could ride a wyvern, but the control he just displayed was almost at the level of acrobatics.
It was extreme sports itself.
And how cool was that wyvern, getting reverse-summoned so stylishly after completing its mission.
After landing, Baek Jin-woo straightened up and looked down at Olivia.
“Yeah, go back.”
“Hey, you…!”
Olivia had a fit.
Her trauma had resurfaced!
Baek Jin-woo chuckled.
“Just kidding. What urgent business brought you here so quickly again?”
“Hmm, well.”
Olivia’s expression became serious.
“Rachel.”
“Yeah?”
“Rachel hasn’t come back. It’s been a month already.”
“…!”
Baek Jin-woo’s expression also hardened.
The 51st Floor of the Tower of Trials is relatively simple.
Magic continent.
It starts by investigating the Dark Library and the ruined research lab, and you just need to track those records well.
The mid-boss called the Dark Archivist (A-rank) is a bit tricky, but not impossible to defeat.
“That place shouldn’t be too difficult for Rachel to clear, right?”
“Exactly. She said the same thing.”
As Baek Jin-woo became serious, Olivia also grew anxious.
“The 60th floor boss is a demon called Asmodeus. You know that, right?”
“Of course.”
He’s the only person who cleared all 100 floors of the Tower of Trials, how could he not know?
“She also said she had all the strategies up to there in her head.”
“She would.”
Rachel and the other Five Emperors had surpassed the 80th Floor of the Tower of Trials back then.
Except for old man Baekcheon.
Around that time, Baekcheon had asked him for help through a personal message, so it was certain.
Since they were such rotten waters, the 60th floor would be familiar to them.
“But why isn’t she coming out! If she cleared the 51st floor, shouldn’t she come out to challenge the 52nd floor?”
“Hmm.”
What could have happened?
Could she have lost to the Dark Archivist (A-rank) with three S-rank summons?
Or did something about the tower’s content change from what we knew?
“So the reason you came to me instead of the other Five Emperors…”
Don’t tell me.
“You want me to check the 51st floor? Since the other Five Emperors aren’t making any moves?”
“…Please. This is a request as the vice-guild master of Red Rose.”
“A request?”
“Yeah, go and see how difficult it is. Whether it’s really the same as before. Whether the difficulty really increased to the point where she can’t get out… Just check it once.”
Heh.
Look at this?
The Tower of Trials is only easy for Baek Jin-woo; for most players, it’s a death trap requiring them to prepare for death.
And she’s so boldly asking him to go to such a place?
“You’re the only one. As you know, the other Five Emperors aren’t very interested in clearing the Tower of Trials. Only she was unusually interested.”
“Yeah, go back.”
“Baek Jin-woo…!”
“Sigh.”
Baek Jin-woo sighed.
He was planning to break through the 50th floor soon anyway.
51st floor?
If Pokryong stacked up well while going to the 50th floor, the 51st floor would be manageable too.
‘Something like the Dark Archivist.’
It’ll be a one-shot clear.
However.
If Rachel can’t come out, that’s a bit worrying.
It means there’s something more.
But on the other hand.
‘I am curious.’
Why couldn’t Rachel come out?
Did she really die in there?
My head started to ache.
I was planning to maintain a good relationship with Rachel…
“Please… Please, I’m begging you.”
Just seeing her eyes welling up with tears.
I could clearly tell how much she cared about Rachel.
I could feel it completely.
The fear and despair contained within Olivia’s desperation.
Since she was always strong and confident, that appearance struck me even deeper.
“…”
Baek Jin-woo quietly watched her for a moment.
“Sigh, if it’s a request, what’s the compensation?”
Sorry, but there’s no such thing as free in this world.
If you make a request, giving compensation is the way of this world.
“I’ll give you anything you want!”
“Really?”
There was something I needed.
Something bothersome that I’d been putting off because it took too long.
‘Jakgeo and Dampir’s rare runes.’
From the 51st floor onwards, you surpass the middle levels of the Tower of Trials.
That means the difficulty increases drastically!
I had sufficient justification to demand runes for strengthening my forces.
“Yeah, just name any compensation.”
“Good.”
Baek Jin-woo smiled slightly.
This way, it’s a huge gain.
I’m essentially climbing what I was originally going to climb while receiving compensation on top of it.
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