I Alone Am an EX-Class Summoner - Chapter 242

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I Am Alone EX-Grade Summoner Episode 242

Species Selection Hall (1)

And.

A week’s time had passed.

“….”

Early evening, Gangnam, Seoul.

Twenty people including Baek Jin-woo had gathered in one place.

They were the members of the Tower of Trials assault team, meeting together for a final check as planned.

As promised from the beginning, they cut it off precisely according to world rankings.

The problem was the result.

It was quite shocking.

[World Ranking 1st, Baek Jin-woo (Korea)]

[World Ranking 2nd, Rachel Rose (England)]

[World Ranking 3rd, Hong Ari (Korea)]

[World Ranking 4th, Yoshida Hikaru (Japan)]

[World Ranking 5th, William Jenos (USA)]

[World Ranking 6th, Gi Jae-hyeok (Korea)]

[World Ranking 7th, Kang Ji-ho (Korea)]

[World Ranking 8th, Oh Sun-young (Korea)]

[World Ranking 9th, Olivia Abernathy (England)]

[World Ranking 10th, Coby Pochettino (USA)]

[World Ranking 11th, Song Yeon-hee (Korea)]

[World Ranking 12th, Clint Jones (USA)]

[World Ranking 13th, Lori Sharp (England)]

[World Ranking 14th, Shirato Sakura (Japan)]

[World Ranking 15th, Joel Deng (England)]

[World Ranking 16th, An Gi-jeong (Korea)]

[World Ranking 17th, Kang Geon-ho (Korea)]

[World Ranking 18th, Hwang Ji-woo (Korea)]

[World Ranking 19th, Emily Fox (USA)]

[World Ranking 20th, Keira Walsh (England)]

Finally, the system acknowledged it.

That Hong Ari had surpassed Hikaru and Jenos.

Thanks to that, people around the world elevated Hong Ari as a new Emperor.

From Oje (Five Emperors) to Sam-je (Three Emperors), and now Four Emperors.

Jenos also acknowledged it cleanly, and Rachel welcomed her as well.

Having faced Hong Ari in this league and feeling that she was no pushover, Rachel was actually pleased, saying it would help with the Tower of Trials.

She even invited her to the group chat that could be called our world’s cartel.

Also, Baek Jin-woo earned an enormous amount of money from this match.

Having gotten both folders right, all the miscellaneous money that VIPs had bet on Fortuna Yoo Baek flowed into his hands.

Of course, he didn’t check the details.

He just told Yu Ji-a to manage it herself.

In fact, just focusing on the Tower of Trials was overwhelming enough.

As I keep saying, what’s important to us is climbing the Tower of Trials, not the league.

He distributed the rewards appropriately as promised, and regarding the S-grade summoned creature draw ticket that Hong Ari obtained… Hydra (S-grade) came out.

It was indeed that Hydra from ancient Greek mythology.

A multi-headed serpent.

A monster that would grow two heads when one was cut off, and contaminate the surroundings with powerful poison.

Hong Ari had promised.

The S-grade summoned creature obtained this time would go to a guild member.

As a result, An Gi-jeong inevitably received that summoned creature.

From Poison King (A-grade) to Lamina (A-grade).

Since he had been collecting poison-related summoned creatures, he received everyone’s consent this time too.

Thanks to that, An Gi-jeong’s smile reached his ears for a while.

He kept saying he’d treat everyone whenever they met, but were SKY members the type to care about meal costs?

They were just envious.

“Haa.”

Rachel took a nervous breath.

Her small lips trembled slightly.

“As you all know, the tower’s difficulty keeps rising sky-high.”

Rachel, clenching her fists tightly, looked around at us.

“Last time, it was only because Jin-woo obtained the Destruction Dragon that we managed, otherwise it was such brutal difficulty that we all could have been wiped out.”

“But well.”

Olivia grinned.

“Won’t our Jin-woo oppa solve everything this time too?”

“I told you not to say things like that.”

“Okay, okay, I got it.”

Olivia puffed her cheeks at Rachel’s scolding.

“Anyway, this time all 20 of us will enter together from Korea.”

An assault team composed of 9 Koreans, 5 British, 4 Americans, and 2 Japanese.

The start of tower climbing is today.

He had already said goodbye to his family in advance.

Though he told them not to worry, Baek Jin-woo knew.

Anyone who made a wrong move would bury their bones in that tower.

“Everyone do a final check on your rune settings, and speak up if you’re missing anything. Ask questions if you have any.”

There were no questions.

What they needed was just the resolve to risk their lives.

Baek Jin-woo also checked all ten of his summoned creatures.

The total number of summoned creatures he could bring to the Tower of Trials was fifteen.

In the five slots excluding the 10 EX-grade ones, he put these guys.

Battle Security Guard (C-grade)

Wind Falcon (B-grade)

Titanium Golem (B-grade)

Sky Dolphin (C-grade)

Sky Wyvern (B-grade)

These were selected from the daily dungeon core units, and they had already grown tremendously.

They had continuously participated in Hunkyo’s training and had all their potential abilities unlocked, plus their runes were enhanced to the limit with Runde’s mark.

In the case of Battle Security Guard, each shot was now heavy-hitting rather than just pellets.

Wind Falcon?

It was Baek Jin-woo’s exclusive movement speed buffer.

Titanium Golem was for shield amplification.

Sky Dolphin was for underwater movement, and Sky Wyvern was for gliding.

He could ride the Destruction Dragon too, but the Destruction Dragon was too large to move through narrow spaces conveniently.

Sky Wyvern was also necessary.

“Then let’s each move out. To Jamsil.”

Jamsil was already filled with countless crowds and camera flashes.

Just before the Tower of Trials assault team’s departure, the world’s attention was focused on this place.

Rachel was to handle the pre-departure interview as planned.

She gracefully stepped up to the podium.

Anyone could see it was the expression of someone resolute! Someone prepared!

“Hello, I am Rachel Rose.”

As her voice was broadcast to the entire world, cheers and support erupted from among the spectators.

“The Tower of Trials is the ultimate test that we humanity must overcome. Every time we have been challenged, and we have responded. This time is no different.”

The spectators held their breath as they listened to her words.

“My team and I will climb the tower representing humanity. This assault team is formed through cooperation and trust from countries around the world. Our resolve gathered here is as strong as steel. I promise you victory and safe return.”

Bow.

She lowered her head.

Following that, explosive cheers and support erupted from the spectators.

While Rachel was giving her interview, Baek Jin-woo was having his final farewell with Yu Ji-a.

“Honestly, I don’t want to let you go.”

“I know.”

“But I also know there’s no choice. People all over the world are only looking at you.”

“I’ll come back alive.”

“That’s obvious. You need to come back quickly.”

“I understand.”

Baek Jin-woo gave a bitter smile.

“I’ll probably be able to return quickly.”

Our kids are just too overpowered.

Click, clatter!

Several assault team members equipped their filming equipment.

It was high-performance equipment provided by PBC.

They also packed plenty of emergency rations, and naturally packed cream bread for Ramba too.

All preparations were complete.

“Well then everyone, let’s go.”

Baek Jin-woo was the first to take a step forward.

Following behind him, they entered through the main gate one by one, and click-clack-click! cameras captured the scene.

And finally, Rachel entered through the door with steps that showed not a hint of hesitation.

It was the moment humanity first entered the 70th Floor range of the tower.

71st Floor of the Tower of Trials.

No, perhaps it might be a space where floors 71-80 are bundled together.

It was safe to say there was absolutely no information about this place.

In the past, during Battle of Summoners?

It was a moment of war where each floor was cut off individually.

It seemed like they had split up each scene of the continental war…

It ended with finding and killing the source of all wars on the 80th Floor.

‘It was quite large in scale.’

The races that became the source of summoned creatures in the game appeared in large numbers from this point.

From fairies, dragons, dwarves, wolf tribes, mages…

All sorts of monsters and even angels appeared…

“This place…”

When my vision returned and I opened my eyes, there was some white hall.

It was similar to the dragon’s hall I saw on the 60th Floor range before, but different.

If that time was divided into floors, this place was completely flat.

Instead?

East, west, south, north.

It was divided into four emblems.

“Is everyone here?”

“That’s right, 20 people. I’ve checked the headcount!”

“Get ready! We don’t know what might suddenly pop out.”

Everyone brought out their respective summoned creatures.

Baek Jin-woo also brought out all ten EX-grade creatures while feeding cream bread to Ramba.

– So good-gugu-gugu-gu!

Ramba performed the feat of saying “so good” and “agu-gu” simultaneously.

And how much time had passed?

[Current Entry Count: 20/20]

[Entry is now closed.]

A message appeared before all players.

[Tower of Trials mission will begin.]

[This mission requires four representatives.]

[Players are asked to select each representative and send them to stand on each emblem.]

“Representative selection?”

“It seems like we’re dividing into parties again?”

“Last time it was three groups, this time it’s four?”

“What should we do?”

It was a headache from the start.

It would be nice to move together, but why does the system keep trying to split us up?

For now, Baek Jin-woo stood quietly.

First, too many cooks spoil the broth.

Therefore, it had been decided before coming that Rachel would make the decisions for this team.

Baek Jin-woo planned to only help from the side so she could make decisions coolly.

“Hmm.”

Rachel grabbed her chin.

“Four representatives…”

Her gaze swept around the surroundings.

“Normally, the four strongest should become team leaders, right?”

Then, she made eye contact with Baek Jin-woo.

Baek Jin-woo nodded slightly.

A gesture telling her to speak her thoughts freely.

“But this time, I have a strange feeling we need to balance things a bit.”

“Then?”

“Four excluding Baek Jin-woo. Me, Hong Ari, Jenos, and Hikaru. How about these four becoming team leaders?”

“You have that feeling?”

“Yeah, what do others think?”

“Not bad?”

Hong Ari was the first to agree.

“Our guild master seems more suited for a coordinating role from the rear. Or like last time… there’s also the feeling of giving him autonomy to hide and uncover the secrets of this tower.”

“That sounds good?”

“I agree too.”

“Rachel’s judgment seems right.”

“I don’t particularly have a reason to oppose.”

The majority of players also came forward in agreement.

Quick decision!

Each selected representative slowly walked toward the emblems.

As they stood one by one.

Whooom!

The emblems began to shine.

Rachel’s was green, Jenos’s was gray, Hikaru’s was golden, and Hong Ari’s was black.

[Each representative will be enthroned as king of each race.]

[From now on, you will lead a war that stakes the fate of the continent.]

“War?”

“Different races?”

“What does that mean…?”

The atmosphere became strange.

“Are you telling us to fight each other?”

[Rachel Rose.]

[You are the king of the Allied Tribes.]

[Various races including fairies, dwarves, and elves follow Rachel.]

Whoooosh!

The Allied army’s banner unfurled above Rachel.

“…What is this.”

Rachel’s brow furrowed.

Something chaotic was happening, and it seemed like proper judgment could only be made after it all ended.

[William Jenos.]

[You are the king of the Human Empire.]

[Kings of various ancient nations follow Jenos.]

Thoom!

A massive emblem of crossed steel sword and shield spread behind Jenos’s back.

“Human… That’s pretty standard for me.”

It was Jenos’s light comment.

Next.

[Yoshida Hikaru.]

[You are the king of the Dragon Tribe.]

[A small number of dragons follow you.]

Whoooooosh!

A majestic dragon’s roar echoed from within the flames.

“…Dragon? This seems like the best one for me?”

And finally.

[Hong Ari.]

[You are the king of the Shadow Legion.]

[Evil races follow you.]

Kiaaaaaaah!

Eerie sounds came from within the darkness-covered emblem.

“Ugh.”

Hong Ari’s complexion wasn’t good.

‘Why does it have to be me.’

With such a creepy emblem…?

Anyway, each race had been chosen.

Baek Jin-woo silently watched the scene.

Something felt ominous.

First of all.

This was completely different from what had been happening in Battle of Summoners.

‘What is this.’

What are you trying to do this time, system, pulling this kind of stunt?

When Baek Jin-woo looked up at the sky.

[Each race’s king must now choose their subjects.]

[Subjects move according to the king’s commands, and the king’s survival determines the team’s victory or defeat.]

[If the king dies, that team is completely eliminated.]

The ominous feeling that had been faint at first was gradually growing thicker.

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