I Alone Am an EX-Class Summoner - Chapter 145
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I Am Alone EX-Grade Summoner Episode 145
Tower of Trials 50th Floor (1)
Jakgeo, Dampir.
The reliable tanker and healer I used in my 8th year of Jinugod.
To properly utilize them, there are essential rare runes needed.
“Here, drink this.”
Baek Jin-woo, who had brought Olivia to the reception room, offered her a cup of coffee.
“Thanks.”
Sip.
She took it and had a sip.
“I’ll be honest with you. The highest floor I’ve cleared so far is the 40th floor. To challenge the 51st floor you requested will take quite some time.”
“I know, I can wait that long.”
“In the meantime, there are runes you need to obtain.”
“What are they?”
“Will, and Exploitation. Both are rare runes. Just get me one set of each.”
“…Are those even real runes?”
Olivia tilted her head.
“I’m a ranker from the early days, but I’ve never heard of such things?”
“You might not know them. They’re theme runes, so they’re not particularly versatile.”
“Ah.”
“There are probably quite a few players who pulled them and just left them sitting around.”
“Since they don’t sell well anyway?”
“Right.”
Baek Jin-woo nodded.
They were probably sitting with rare rune collectors at ambiguous prices.
‘Originally, dealing with collectors is the most difficult.’
If you quote them high prices, they actually won’t sell.
Because they know better than anyone how important scarcity is in price formation.
“If you can just get those for me, I’ll attempt the 51st floor immediately after clearing the 50th.”
“…Really?”
“Of course, but if Rachel appears in there or something, we’ll cancel the contract by mutual agreement.”
“I’m fine with that! So you’re going straight to the 50th floor?”
“Yeah, I was originally planning to go right away.”
Monster…
Olivia muttered to herself.
The 50th floor isn’t just some random dog’s name.
But he’s certainly capable of it.
There’s no player in this world who doubts Baek Jin-woo’s abilities anymore.
“Clean and simple. Let’s write up a contract.”
Getting the runes?
With England’s help, it shouldn’t be too difficult.
They have more expertise in this area than any other country…
‘Will, Exploitation, Will, Exploitation…’
Olivia clenched her fist and muttered only those two rune names to herself.
Rustle, rustle.
Yubaek Executive Office.
Inside, only the quiet sound of papers being turned could be heard.
“Hmm.”
Yu Ji-a sat with her back straight in a proper posture, calmly turning through documents.
However, her eyes were a different story.
The speed at which she read through the documents was unbelievably fast.
Swish…!
As soon as she turned a page, her gaze swept across the document like lightning.
Her eyes were frantic, but her posture never wavered.
She was calm to the point of being cold.
Documents piling up high next to the table.
If you asked anyone at Yubaek to pick the busiest person with the most work, everyone would choose Yu Ji-a without hesitation.
Board meeting minutes and departmental reports were just the basics.
Various project proposals, investment contracts, collaboration agreements, and so on…
Processing the ideas and documents that poured in daily from all over the world was definitely no easy task.
Moreover.
The documents currently stacked beside her had already gone through one round of review by the board.
That’s how extensive they were.
“Phew.”
She finally let out a short sigh.
Only Yu Ji-a could process all of this in a single day; any other representative would have thrown away half of it without even reading.
At that moment.
“Hmm?”
A document with interesting content caught her eye.
“PBC?”
An abbreviation for Player Broadcasting Corporation, a hot domestic broadcaster these days.
From player documentaries to Ranking Players, Survival Challenge, A Day in the Life of a Player, and so on.
A broadcasting company that had established its position by producing numerous popular programs.
“Why are they…”
She was holding a proposal in her hand.
To: Yubaek Representative, Yu Ji-a
From: PBC
Subject: Request for Cooperation in Filming Player Baek Jin-woo’s Tower Climbing and Compensation Proposal
To the Yubaek Representative,
Greetings.
PBC, which oversees player documentary production, is sending this official letter to request footage related to Player Baek Jin-woo’s tower climbing. Player Baek Jin-woo’s tower climbing process has garnered great interest and anticipation among the community and viewers, and if his brave appearance were broadcast as a documentary, it would inspire even more people. Therefore, PBC would like to inform you of our intention to provide the following rare elixirs in exchange for providing footage of Player Baek Jin-woo’s tower climbing.
Bing Xin Yu Xue Gao
Gong Qing Shi You
Wan Nian Xue Sam
Tae Yang Sin Hwa
These four elixirs each possess excellent effects and are expected to be of great help in Player Baek Jin-woo’s tower climbing process. PBC looks forward to cooperation for mutual benefit and asks that you carefully consider this proposal.
We await your positive response, and if further discussion is needed, please contact us at any time. Thank you.
PBC Representative
Documentary Production Department.
“Huh.”
They want to film Baek Jin-woo climbing the Tower of Trials with equipment to make a documentary.
Normally, she would just pass on it…
But the compensation wasn’t bad.
‘Especially the Wan Nian Xue Sam, Jin-woo said he obtained that from the 40th floor this time.’
These guys have such a precious item?
Even the other elixirs weren’t ordinary.
All of them were treasures among treasures that permanently increase summoned creatures’ stats!
‘For now.’
The fastest way is to ask Jin-woo about this kind of thing.
Especially since if they’re filming this time, they’d have to start filming from the 41st floor.
Swish.
Yu Ji-a immediately picked up her phone.
“Wow, really?”
Baek Jin-woo was delighted.
“Take it, just say we’ll definitely do it.”
Anyway, his summoned creatures’ abilities had already been revealed through the World League.
There was nothing left to hide now.
‘Now it doesn’t matter if I reveal everything openly.’
In the past, he had hidden his abilities for safety, but now there was no reason to do so.
Because he had Pokryong.
“Yeah yeah, it’s fine. I’ve been lucky lately. Good fortune keeps rolling in.”
Baek Jin-woo’s lips gradually curved upward.
Following Olivia who suddenly appeared offering to get him runes, now even a broadcasting company offering elixirs.
He was originally planning to climb anyway, but unexpected windfalls kept dropping in.
‘I was feeling a bit sorry for only taking care of Hunkyo anyway.’
Let me take this and look after the other kids too.
It would be fine to even offer one as a reward to a guild member with good performance.
“While we’re at it, I’ll depart tomorrow, so tell them to prepare all the equipment they’ll use. Oh, really?”
Baek Jin-woo continued his phone conversation with Yu Ji-a.
What was truly amazing about her.
She immediately contacted PBC and requested to receive the elixirs as an advance payment first.
Receiving the elixirs first would be more helpful for climbing the tower, and wouldn’t the footage come out more dramatically too?
Since it made sense, they readily accepted.
‘She’s so sharp.’
At times like this, Baek Jin-woo really felt how much Yu Ji-a’s help meant.
Because she handled all the miscellaneous tasks he couldn’t do well.
Moreover, she was thorough.
She efficiently handled even the difficult things to pay attention to.
One more thing.
Yu Ji-a asked what he would do about the information value from the 41st floor and beyond of the Tower of Trials, which would be better than expected.
“It’s fine. Even if they watch my play, they won’t be able to follow properly anyway. There’s just no real information.”
Episodes and whatever, he was going to burn it all down with Pokryong.
Information about the Tower of Trials had all been released before anyway.
Did Baekcheon fail to clear the 80th floor because he lacked information?
The Tower of Trials was exactly the kind of place where strategies varied completely depending on what summoned creatures you had.
“Yeah, don’t worry too much. Thanks as always. Yeah~”
Click.
Baek Jin-woo finished the call.
Having Yu Ji-a as his person couldn’t be more reassuring.
‘Now rest is over.’
The 50th floor route was already clear in his mind, and he had even made detailed plans.
Now only one thing remained.
He just had to climb up.
The next day.
Player Zone, Tower of Trials entrance.
“Good morning.”
Staff from PBC were waiting for Baek Jin-woo at the entrance.
Two people in neat suits, organizing equipment sets.
One of them bowed at a right angle with a respectful expression.
“It’s a family honor to meet a ranker.”
“Ah, yes.”
Baek Jin-woo smiled.
“Do I just need to wear this equipment here?”
“Yes, that’s right! They’re the latest filming equipment, so light you won’t even feel like you’re wearing them. You’re climbing to the 41st floor of the tower, right? I heard you’re going to conquer up to the 50th floor, Rachel’s highest record…”
“Yes.”
“Really… That’s amazing.”
They weren’t bowing and scraping out of necessity.
The staff were genuine.
Every action was filled with sincere respect.
“Please take this.”
Also.
One of the staff handed over the advance payment.
‘Oh.’
Baek Jin-woo’s eyes sparkled as he received it.
‘I don’t know where they got these things, but…’
Even just the Eternal Snow Ginseng alone would have tremendous value.
They saw filming Baek Jin-woo’s footage as something more valuable than that.
Baek Jin-woo examined the items after receiving them.
The Eternal Snow Ginseng was the same as he’d seen before.
[Azure Stone Oil]
[Grade: S-rank]
[When consumed by a summoned creature, all stats increase by 30 and HP increases by 10,000 permanently.]
Azure Stone Oil was something that permanently boosted HP.
It was suitable for damage-dealing tank summoned creatures.
He’d keep this for now.
[Solar Myth Flower]
[Grade: A-rank]
[When consumed by a summoned creature, fire attribute skill damage permanently increases by 10%.]
Huh?
This is completely for Pokryong, isn’t it?
“Pokryong.”
There was no need to think further.
Solar Myth Flower.
According to Hunkyo, it was an herb made from a sacred flower that grew under the sun for a thousand years…
“Consume it right away.”
Pokryong approached and took it with a grateful expression.
You might say what’s the point of another 10% increase when he’s already overpowered, but…
‘It’s meaningful.’
The stronger he gets, the more that 10% stat increase will lead to much greater efficiency.
Next was the Ice Heart Jade Blood Paste!
[Ice Heart Jade Blood Paste]
[Grade: A-rank]
[When consumed by a summoned creature, ice attribute resistance increases by 50%.]
Hmm.
The ability is good, but it’s a bit ambiguous.
Of course he’d feed it to someone, but who should he give it to…
‘If it’s resistance, then it’s for a tank.’
Right.
“It’s you, Jakgeo.”
– Gwor?
“But how are you going to eat this?”
Binghim Jade Blood Ointment .
An ointment made from essence extracted from thousand-year snow jade within glaciers.
A golem can eat this?
– Grooooar!
Jakgeo stretched out his hand and opened his fist.
“…Here.”
When he placed the ointment on it, Jakgeo brought it toward his mouth.
Crunch, crunch!
He ate it so naturally.
“….”
That was actually possible?
Do golems have digestive systems?
I don’t know.
It must be a Battle of Summoners setting.
Baek Jin-woo, who had been watching that rare sight together with the staff, nodded his head.
“Thank you for providing such a precious elixir. May I go now?”
“Ah, yes! Of course!”
The staff hurriedly cleared the way.
He had already finished equipping everything.
Since it was similar to what he had used with Yu Ji-a in the early days, he knew how to operate it well.
“Well then, see you later.”
Baek Jin-woo walked out confidently while organizing the rest.
‘I’ll give one Ten Thousand Year Snow Ginseng to Aso, and use that Sapphire Oil as a reward for Guild Members.’
That seemed like the cleanest approach.
Alright!
So from now on.
Shall we make a proper sprint to the 50th Floor?
If I’m going to show them something, it’s better to show them something spectacular, right?
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