I Got a Monster Spaceship from the Tutorial Tower - Chapter 2

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Episode 2
Chapter 2
「Tutorial Tower, Floor 1.
S+ Rank clear.」
S+ Rank.
I’d understand if it were a fighter-class rating, but I’ve never seen a clear rating this high before.
Shin Ha-yun, South Korea’s rising star and pilot of the S+ Rank Hades that awakened not long ago.
She cleared floor one in five minutes too, but only managed an A Rank in the end.
‘And they said that was enough to crack the world rankings…’
Most of all, the next window proved it.
「This is the first S+ Rank clear record for floor one.
All Pilots are notified.」
At least Yeon-woo had never heard of such a notification appearing before.
Still, he couldn’t fully celebrate the record-breaking moment.
That notification itself was the problem.
“Huh?”
After reading the message, Yeon-woo rubbed his eyes hard.
Then he read it again.
“Wait, what?”
His voice pitched higher without warning.
“All Pilots? Right now?”
Urelka shrugged in reply.
“Indeed, Captain. Your glory spreads ever wider.”
“Are you serious…”
Yeon-woo’s grip on the Master Ball went slack, trembling.
「Notification of first S+ Rank clear on Tutorial Tower floor one.
Rating: Mythic
Unit: Spaceship
Gameplay footage will be automatically registered to Earth’s Heroes.」
It just kept getting worse, layer upon layer.
“A-automatic registration too?”
Did the system not believe in privacy?
The convenience store patrons watched Earth’s Heroes whenever they had a spare moment, and so did Yeon-woo.
Which meant, in effect, that Yeon-woo was about to be pinned on display for the entire world to see.
“Can they see my face too?”
Most Pilots who streamed their gameplay exposed the cockpit interior.
If that happened here, he’d be too embarrassed to step outside.
Fortunately, Urelka shook his head.
“No, Captain. The interior footage showing your struggle to properly use the Master Ball will not be registered. Your identity remains strictly private.”
“Phew!”
At least that was a mercy.
Just as Yeon-woo was about to move on without thinking, he shot Urelka a sidelong look.
“Vice Captain, you’ve got a real tongue on you.”
He spoke with perfect courtesy and deference, but you can’t hide a monster’s true nature.
Behind that green skin, he could be aiming at Yeon-woo’s throat any moment now.
But Urelka responded innocently to the accusation.
“I beg your pardon, Captain?”
Yeon-woo judged it wasn’t the right time yet and shook his head.
“…Never mind.”
Mercifully, the notifications that made an ordinary citizen like Yeon-woo’s spine tingle ended there.
Next came the real reward phase.
「The Spaceship’s level has increased by 1.」
「Clear reward for floor one.
Scrap: 10.
S+ Rank achievement bonus: additional 40 Scrap awarded.」
A fighter’s level increases automatically with each new floor cleared.
Floor ten meant level ten, floor twenty meant level twenty.
Each time, the fighter’s stats and specs rose incrementally.
Though this was a Spaceship and not a fighter, the system appeared to work the same way.
But Scrap, primarily used for fighter repairs, had been given at four times the usual amount as an S+ bonus.
300,000 won per unit.
Even fifty Scrap would be an astronomical sum for Yeon-woo, who’d been a convenience store clerk mere moments ago.
After confirming the rewards, Yeon-woo asked Urelka carefully.
The thought of money suddenly snapped him back to reality.
“So…… I’m the captain of this ship now? For certain?”
Could this be some kind of system error?
Even the most sophisticated system could malfunction once in a blue moon.
His heart was still pounding.
It wasn’t because he was conversing with a goblin.
Could someone like Yeon-woo, an ordinary citizen, really handle a spacecraft of this magnitude?
“There is no need for concern whatsoever. You are indeed the captain of this vessel.”
“Whew.”
A breath of relief.
Honestly, Yeon-woo had never longed for an Awakening.
Perhaps the place that suited his temperament best was a mundane Convenience Store.
But now that he’d boarded the Spaceship and cleared the first floor, his thinking had shifted somewhat.
‘If it’s like this…… maybe I can actually do this.’
After all, it was the world’s first S+ Rank clear.
A promising sapling shows its true nature from the start, as they say.
Even if Urelka was a goblin, the first mate had praised his talent.
With circumstances like these, perhaps his parents would even permit him to continue the climb.
Then Urelka, who had walked to stand before Yeon-woo, grinned meaningfully, revealing his pointed fangs.
“However, you must not let your guard down just yet.”
“?!”
Were you waiting for this moment, you monster?
Yeon-woo immediately braced himself, ready to defend the back of his neck at any second——
“The greatest challenge still awaits.”
“……What?”
There’s more?
He couldn’t imagine anything else emerging from this place.
Tremendous size, formidable firepower, four times the additional Scrap, and broadcast fees collected from Earth’s Heroes despite his lack of intent.
Was there truly more to come?
*Whoosh.*
Then, as if to prove Urelka’s words, a massive spear materialized above the Master Ball.
「Level 1 achievement confirmed.
The Spaceship analyzes the captain’s disposition and releases its potential in the optimal direction.」
“Uh…….”
He was speechless.
Potential release?
This whole time, the Spaceship had been sealing away its potential?
‘And what does it mean it’s analyzing my disposition?’
An uneasy feeling crept in.
If the ship analyzed him too thoroughly, it would be disastrous.
‘What if it says something like “For someone as timid as you, a spaceship is a luxury. Go home”……’
As Yeon-woo tensed and swallowed hard,
「Super Carrier Mode.
Runway opening.」
*Rumble-rumble-rumble!*
“W-whoa!”
Once again, a tremendous, weighty vibration shook the Bridge.
Reflexively grasping the Master Ball, Yeon-woo felt every transformation occurring within the ship transmitted directly into his mind.
The blunt bow of the vessel slowly split open, left and right.
Within it lay a smoothly polished runway.
“Wait—a runway?”
Yeon-woo turned to Urelka with a puzzled expression.
“A runway means something launches from it, doesn’t it?”
And the name “Super Carrier” seemed to suggest……?
Urelka answered with a radiant smile.
“Could there be any doubt?”
At the same time, another system window appeared before Yeon-woo’s eyes.
「Super Carrier.
For clearing the Tutorial Tower, you can randomly summon crew members, mass-produced fighters, and other necessary items.
You receive one summoning opportunity per floor cleared, and one per Raid Portal cleared.
Upon clearing five consecutive S+ Rank floors, you receive one advanced summoning with an improved algorithm.」
“Ah, I see.”
So that’s what the Super Carrier was.
Auto-analysis is incredible!
Long live Seo Yeon-woo!
‘So I’m launching fighters from that enormous runway, then.’
But wait—fighters?
As Yeon-woo stood lost in thought, a sudden flash of possibility lit up his mind.
No, surely not.
It couldn’t possibly go that far, could it?
Pretending not to hope, Yeon-woo fixed Urelka with an expectant gaze and pressed for an answer.
“So… mass-produced fighters, you said?”
Urelka shrugged and replied.
“The very fighters you’re already well acquainted with, Captain.”
Cold sweat beaded down Yeon-woo’s temple.
“And pilots to fly them, too?”
“They may not be human, but… yes, pilots will be included.”
“They’ll all be under my command?”
“Of course. Just as I am, they will serve with unwavering loyalty.”
“Hmm.”
Fighters.
For pilots climbing the Tutorial Tower, they were as vital as life itself.
And he could just summon them with each floor clear?
Complete with pilots?
‘I have to keep my identity absolutely secret.’
This fact, above all, must never get out.
If word spread by accident, if other pilots caught wind of it…
They might well swarm him in outrage, demanding how such an absurd cheat could possibly exist.
Yeon-woo could vividly picture it: his once-peaceful Convenience Store overturned in chaos, merchandise flying in all directions as furious pilots tore the place apart.
Though, to be fair, the convenience store belonged to the manager, not to him….
Regardless, Yeon-woo nodded firmly to himself, resolve hardening.
“Yeah, I’ve got to keep this secret no matter what.”
But there was another, deeper reason Yeon-woo chose silence.
‘If they find out I’ve got a goblin as my first mate, what will people say?’
Yeon-woo cast a sidelong glance at Urelka.
While Urelka was respectfully obedient to Yeon-woo as his captain, there was no telling how others might react when they encountered him.
Urelka, who had been watching Yeon-woo with quiet satisfaction and a guarded expression, gestured toward the Bridge’s exit as if he’d been waiting for this moment.
“If you’re truly so curious….”
His sharp fangs gleamed in a sharp-edged smile.
“Why not experience a summoning now that you’ve cleared the first floor?”
Click—the door slid open, and a small window naturally materialized before Yeon-woo’s eyes.
「Random Summoning Remaining Uses: 1」
In the process of clearing the first floor, Yeon-woo had acquired one summoning opportunity without even realizing it.
‘Right, I need to be bolder about this.’
People didn’t know his face anyway, so what did it matter?
Whether he summoned a Spaceship or fighters or pilots—what difference did it make?
“I’m the captain of a Spaceship!”
“Indeed, sir!”
“Rah!”
It was a shout drawn up from his very core—a rare well of courage mustered from deep within Yeon-woo’s being.
…….
Urelka suddenly turned serious, as if to say, ‘What are you doing by yourself?’
Zing.
He then opened the Bridge door on his own and walked out briskly.
“C-come on, first mate.”
Yeon-woo scrambled to follow after Urelka.
Urelka led Yeon-woo to a space within the Spaceship’s interior.
“There are still many empty rooms like this. We’ll fill them gradually going forward.”
Empty or not, the space resembled nothing so much as an indoor gymnasium.
“Well, a place like this should handle a fighter jet without any problems.”
“Indeed, sir.”
According to what Urelka had explained on the way here, summoned items materialized as physical objects, but could be organized simply through the system.
Carrier aircraft went to the hangar, items to the warehouse—mere thought sufficed to move them where needed.
‘As for the crew… they move on their own.’
Seo Yeon-woo asked,
“Do I just have to think about summoning, too?”
“Of course, Captain.”
Even the summoning method itself was convenient.
The moment Seo Yeon-woo’s will to summon registered,
the system responded automatically: “Initiating Random Summoning.”
A portal materialized before him.
Zing!
The light alone was extraordinary.
“Gold!”
A brilliant golden radiance rippled across the vast chamber.
What on earth was emerging that warranted such a dazzling display?
Seo Yeon-woo’s shock was nothing compared to Urelka’s reaction—the usually composed figure’s eyes widened as he cried out,
“An A Rank! The aura from your very first summon feels extraordinary!”
“A Rank!”
Was this what they called beginner’s luck?
Not that it mattered much compared to a Mythic-grade Spaceship.
But an A Rank? Outside these walls, that was a genuine jackpot.
Register it, and the government would practically guarantee your livelihood.
And something like that emerged on the very first summoning?
‘A fighter, maybe? Or a Pilot—we’d need one anyway, so that’s not bad… though a person would be even better.’
Seo Yeon-woo watched the portal with trembling anticipation.
At the very least, he didn’t want to be surrounded by two goblins in this cavernous warship.
But then.
Abruptly.
“…?”
A long feather suddenly burst from the portal, and Seo Yeon-woo flinched in bewilderment.
On closer inspection, it was a wing.
Step. Step.
Its owner emerged next.
As Seo Yeon-woo had hoped, it was certainly not a goblin.
A sturdy frame, a half-head taller even than Seo Yeon-woo himself, who stood just over six feet.
Baggy flight trousers and a leather jacket.
Where hands should have been, wings extended instead—the gloss on their feathers was impressive.
The beak where a mouth ought to be looked sleek and unyielding.
At first glance, it resembled a well-crafted sculpture rather than any monster.
Urelka bounced on his heels with undisguised delight, clapping his hands rapidly.
“A Harpy Pilot! An exceptional race with natural talent for aerial combat. Truly, I extend my heartfelt congratulations, Captain!”

Seo Yeon-woo’s thoughts diverged.
‘A Harpy is still a monster, though…’
Goblins or Harpies—what was the difference?
Goblins were among the weakest monsters, true.
But Harpies were far stronger.
Unaware of Seo Yeon-woo’s conflicted feelings, the Harpy Pilot approached with heavy steps.
It clicked its beak sharply and extended one wing in a gesture of greeting.
“Greetings, Captain. I am Markross, your Pilot.”
“…Yes.”
Though his heart wanted to weep, Seo Yeon-woo clasped the Harpy’s wing in return.
Still, the creature’s low voice carried perfect courtesy, and he sensed no hostility whatsoever.
There was an old saying: if you meet a beast in the mountains, fear will only make you run.
This was a monster, yes—but Seo Yeon-woo had no intention of underestimating it from the first meeting.

“Pleased to meet you. I’m Captain Seo Yeon-woo.”
“Yes, Captain Seo Yeon-woo.”
Whatever kind of body structure the Harpy possessed, the grip strength transmitted through those feathers was anything but ordinary.
Actual tears began to leak from his eyes.
Squeeze.
At the same moment, as if to congratulate Yeon-woo, a system window blazed into existence.
「You have summoned A Rank Pilot, Harpy Markross.」
“Vice Captain, what’s the probability of getting an A Rank?”
“Approximately just under one percent, sir.”
If tears were going to fall anyway, they might as well be tears of joy rather than sorrow.
‘He’s my subordinate regardless. What does it matter if he’s a Harpy or a Goblin?’
As long as Yeon-woo’s neck stayed safe, that was all that mattered.
The Pilot had already been summoned—there was no refusing him anyway.
Force a smile, the way one does when greeting a guest.
This wasn’t happiness making him smile.
‘Smile and happiness will follow,’ or so they say.
Yeon-woo smoothly drew up the corners of his mouth.
At the same moment, Urelka adjusted his glasses slightly and offered counsel.
“Captain, there’s no need to force it quite so hard.”
“Ah, is that so?”
“Yes, sir. We all understand.”
‘I really am sorry about this.’
Yeon-woo simply relaxed and let his expression settle into seriousness.
“Going forward, then, I’m counting on you.”
“Yes, Captain. With my fantastic flying skills—”
Even so, being an A Rank Harpy who’d been flying since birth, there was certainly no reason to doubt his piloting abilities.
He flinched.
“Hmm?”
“That is… with my flying skills… hic!”
Why was he acting like that when it was his own words?
As Yeon-woo turned to regard him with puzzlement, something suddenly clicked into place.
“Flying?”
Flinch again.
“That is… Captain.”
Cold sweat began to pour down the feathered wing now gripping Yeon-woo’s hand.
Markross confessed through hiccups.
“The truth is, I… hic! …flying, hic! …phobia.”
‘This Harpy is insane.’
In that instant, a profound sense of wrongness struck Yeon-woo’s mind like a hammer—something catastrophically, unmistakably wrong.

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