I’m the Only One With Two Towers - Chapter 131

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Only I Have Two Towers Episode 131

Meat Party

Chungcheongnam-do Yesan.

I went around greeting the gathered Tzuyu people.

‘It’s really incredibly close.’

A 20-minute walk from my parents’ house.

Having many acquaintances nearby puts my mind at ease.

“You didn’t come to visit for so long, I thought you’d forgotten.”

Ihwa unwrapped the bundle she had brought out.

The Elder Centipede’s scales I had left with her before going to the exchange meeting.

Those scales had been reborn as complete armor.

“Ooh.”

I examined the armor arranged by size.

[Elder Centipede’s Scale Armor]

# Armor made from the scales of the Elder Centipede that were forged in lava for a long time.

# Very light but hard enough to deflect most slashing attacks.

# Additional defense is granted through the blacksmith’s meticulous care.

## Defense 80 + 80 (Black Knight’s Protection)

## Durability 100 + 100 (Black Knight’s Protection)

“Thank you, Ihwa.”

“I should be thanking you. I leveled up a lot thanks to this. I learned many new blacksmithing techniques too.”

Armor crafted with care that even the system acknowledged.

I quickly picked up one that fit my size and tried it on.

Despite having much higher defense than the orc breastplate I used before, it was two or three times lighter.

“Well, the other sizes aside, why did you make these two small ones? They’re completely child-sized. One seems even smaller than a child’s. Don’t tell me you have hidden…?”

“Improper thoughts forbidden.”

I carefully stored the armor in my inventory.

Even though they’re centipede scales, the appearance isn’t bad, so I think Kancheo and Momo will like them too.

“How is it here? Is it livable?”

“Yes. Everyone likes it. Good air, good water. Good people too. Oh, your mother gave us dried persimmons.”

“She doesn’t give me any?”

This won’t do.

I’ll have to go eat them all.

“That’s good. I’m glad you like it.”

“Come visit us later once we get settled. I’ll make you something delicious. The Tzuyu people are really eager. They say they need to repay their debt to you.”

“I’ll definitely come. I can’t resist delicious food.”

After exchanging a few words of encouragement, I waved goodbye.

Jinhyeok left the Tzuyu house and entered the rice field path.

‘This brings back memories.’

When I met with friends, we used to run around the rice fields until sunset.

Even thinking about it now, it was a time full of romance.

Ring ring. Ring ring.

“Yes, Team Leader.”

# A report came up from the Agricultural Cooperative audit team. The existing Yesan Agricultural Cooperative employees and the village head will be in quite a difficult situation.

“Thank you for your concern.”

# Not at all. I was not far away but didn’t know there was such territorial behavior. I’ll observe more carefully from now on.

“Don’t mention it. Territorial behavior harasses people in all sorts of petty and mean ways, so unless you’re the victim, it’s hard to know. I’m grateful that you handled it well!”

# I’m relieved you say that.

“Are you already in Seoul? How can you leave without even eating meat?”

# Haha, when the boss calls, I have to go. What can I do? Since you, Jinhyeok, went through such a big ordeal, please eat lots of delicious food and rest well.

“Thank you. Yes. Yes. I understand! Please go in safely, Team Leader.”

Jinhyeok smiled after hanging up the phone.

Team Leader Jin Yun-ho, who now takes care of even my family attentively.

I feel like I should treat him big sometime.

“It smells delicious!”

“You startled me.”

Kancheo suddenly appeared and sniffed around.

Come to think of it, there really does seem to be a smell.

The savory smell of pork belly grease.

“Commander! You can’t forget about me! You have to bring me meat!”

“Of course. Just wait right there. I’ll bring you loads.”

“Roger! I’ll disappear now!”

After waving to him, I picked up speed.

With my level reaching 80 and stats increased due to the Growth Genius trait.

My body became incomparably lighter than before.

Since no one was watching, I kicked off the ground with all my might and leaped into the air.

“Wow.”

I was amazed by the village visible at a glance below.

Even though it’s a place I’ve seen countless times, it felt strangely new.

After landing softly, I picked up maximum speed.

Today is pork belly grilling day.

Front yard of the house.

Jinhyeok, who had been eating meat for a while, frowned.

Tap tap tap tap tap tap.

Normally, I would have thought it was Kancheo.

But I had already brought him a large amount of meat.

There’s no way he could have finished it all already.

Then whose annoying finger movements are these?

I turned my head to find out.

Yoo Jin-hee was staring with wide eyes.

Jin-hee mouthed a question.

Is that person sitting over there really Cheon Se-yeon?

“Well, is it the real Cheon Se-yeon or a fake Cheon Se-yeon?”

“Shhhh!”

Yoo Jin-hee dramatically overreacted and shushed Jinhyeok.

Then she looked toward Se-yeon again.

Even seeing it with her own eyes, she couldn’t believe it.

That ranker Cheon Se-yeon is eating meat on the wooden platform in our front yard?

If she told anyone, they’d curse at her to stop making up stories.

“Did you get dirt on Hunter Cheon Se-yeon?”

“No.”

“Then why did she come all the way here to eat meat? You’re not using someone’s weakness against them, are you? And who’s that older sister?”

“Who?”

I knew it was Seira but pretended not to know.

At first, I thought about just saying she was a foreign friend and bringing her along, but currently Seira had been promoted to Legendary and become incredibly strong.

Cheon Se-yeon would never miss that.

“Ugh, bad man.”

“It’s annoying, so go away.”

I waved my hands to shoo away Yoo Jin-hee.

Meanwhile, Kim Min-ji approached Se-yeon with personally grown leafy vegetables.

“You eat so well, you’re so pretty. I brought more fresh ones.”

“Thank you, Mother! I’ll eat well!”

“Oh my, what do you mean Mother.”

Mother walked over laughing hoho and hit Jinhyeok’s side.

“Yes?”

“Should I scold you, or should I praise you for being admirable? This mom is confused.”

“Don’t do anything. It’s neither.”

“Where did the puppy go? Was it a raccoon? Was it a raccoon?”

“He’s at home.”

“How can you leave him alone? He’ll be lonely.”

“He’s not lonely. He has many friends.”

“Really? You must have brought quite a few. Hurry up and eat. I’ll make cold noodles too.”

After giving a thumbs up, he glanced at Se-yeon.

Se-yeon who was refreshingly straightforward yet had sharp edges.

If she saw Kancheo who looked neither like a raccoon nor a raccoon but barked “woof!”, she would never just let it slide.

“Oppa. After you finish eating, can you ask for a photo? Huh? I’m totally a fan.”

“Alright. Are you doing well with tower climbing?”

“I’m doing well. My summons are incredibly strong. If I just control my mana well, it’s totally easy.”

“Mana?”

“Yeah. Usually summoner-type classes always lack mana. Sigh, if my mana pool would just get bigger, I’d have no other wishes.”

Jinhyeok, who thought of something, rummaged through his inventory.

“What is it? Do you have a gift?”

“It’s not a gift, just something I had stored away.”

Jinhyeok rummaged for a while then pulled out a potion.

A potion that looked obviously dangerous with purple color and unidentifiable black chunks floating around.

Jin-hee, who had been looking back and forth between the potion and Jinhyeok, spoke up.

“What do you mean by this?”

“I mean drink it.”

“Then I’ll die.”

“Come on. How would you know without even trying it? I’ve already verified it, so don’t worry and drink it. Your total mana amount will increase tremendously.”

“R-really?”

Yoo Jin-hee, tempted by the mention of increased mana, took the potion for now.

Without realizing it, her brow furrowed.

If it hadn’t been given by family, she would have quickly thrown it away.

“Don’t drink it now.”

“Why?”

“Because I don’t want to see you vomit while eating meat.”

“U-uh, okay.”

“Now really disappear, little sister.”

“Got it. I’ll eat well!”

He watched Jin-hee walking away with the potion.

‘Jin-hee, you know, right? Everything good for the body is bitter.’

He nodded with melancholic eyes.

He hoped she would drink it on an empty stomach.

“Jinhyeok.”

“Oh yes.”

When he came closer, Se-yeon held out her glass.

“Pork belly goes with soju, right?”

“It’s the rule.”

Sitting across from each other, they poured alcohol into each other’s glasses.

Jinhyeok and Se-yeon lightly clinked glasses and downed their drinks.

“Ahh. Soju indeed.”

Se-yeon smiled and leaned against the platform, looking around.

“This is really a nice place. Good air and peaceful. Much better than artificially decorated campsites.”

“It would have been nice if Team Leader Jin Yun-ho could have joined us.”

“Even if the director hadn’t called him, he probably wouldn’t have wanted to eat together anyway.”

Se-yeon lowered her voice.

“Your parents still don’t know, right? That you’re a Runner.”

“If they knew, there would be chaos.”

“Exactly. Even though Team Leader Jin seems like just an uncle, he’s quite a famous figure in Korea. More than most named congressmen.”

Jinhyeok nodded.

Well, no matter how oblivious they were about this stuff, they would probably be suspicious if they saw Jin Yun-ho.

“I heard those two over there are also just known as a young couple who moved from the city to farm.”

He followed Se-yeon’s finger.

Gu In-jun and Min Yu-gyeong drinking with Father Yu Man-cheol.

Escort duty plus unexpected acting.

He thought being a Hunter was truly an extreme profession.

“Isn’t there one more person? That Ranker?”

“Kang Seok? He went to Seoul briefly. Said a mentor he knows called him urgently.”

“Oh. But somehow, it feels a bit awkward. Having Rankers and high-floor Hunters permanently residing next door. I’m grateful but it also seems excessive.”

“Excessive? Not at all.”

Se-yeon, who had sipped her drink, shook her head.

“It’s natural to be protected. Just because your real name isn’t known doesn’t mean you’re not truly world-class, Jinhyeok. Plus the scale of things you’ve been through is ridiculous. Just look at the people who came out to Incheon Airport.”

“I didn’t intend it, but it always turns out that way.”

“Is it good luck? Or should I say bad luck? I’m confused. Oh, and Jinhyeok.”

“Huh?”

“Even if you become more famous, don’t pretend you don’t know me. We’re the ones who had late-night eating shows together every night.”

“Of course. How could I do that to someone who took me in when I had nowhere to go?”

Se-yeon and Jinhyeok clinked glasses again and tilted their drinks.

Jinhyeok slowly swallowed the alcohol in his mouth and exhaled quietly.

The gentle mountain breeze and the sound of insects tickling his ears.

In the past, he was so sick of it that he wanted to escape quickly.

Was it because he had been living in such noisy places?

Today, these things felt incredibly comfortable.

‘Hometown is nice.’

He honestly admitted it and filled his glass.

Tonight, the alcohol tasted sweet.

One hour before midnight.

Beep beep! Beep beep!

At the sound of the alarm starting to ring.

Flash!

Jinhyeok, who had been sleeping, opened his eyes.

After getting his bearings somewhat, Jinhyeok sat up.

Snore. Snore.

Kancheo and Momo were in dreamland.

Since Seira and Ellia were also nowhere to be seen, they seemed not to have manifested.

He followed the energy he felt and went outside.

Then he lightly jumped up onto the roof.

“Hm? Weren’t you sleeping?”

Dark, who was stargazing again tonight without sleeping.

Jinhyeok approached with a smile and opened his mouth.

“Dark. Let’s go to the Tower, just the two of us.”

“Tower addict.”

Dark chuckled as he stood up and stretched.

“Perfect timing, I was getting restless anyway. Let’s go quickly, but leave that Monster Knight behind.”

[Entering the 59th Floor of the Tower of Despair.]

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