I’m the Only One With Two Towers - Chapter 142

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Only I Have Two Towers Episode 142

Escape from Being a Pedestrian

I followed Dark’s gaze.

I strained my eyes to look, but couldn’t see anything particularly noteworthy.

Is he just spacing out?

Sensing the gaze directed at him, Dark turned around.

“Come closer.”

When I approached, Dark placed his hand on Jinhyeok’s shoulder.

Whoooosh…!

In the air where snowflakes were swirling.

A hazy figure was drawn there.

“Oh?”

“That’s a relief. It wasn’t just visible to me.”

“What is this?”

“Who knows. It suddenly appeared. It doesn’t seem to be drawing just anything randomly though.”

After finishing his words, Dark focused on the figure again.

Jinhyeok also leaned forward a bit more to try to see somehow.

In the middle of some snowy plains.

There was a girl there.

A girl spreading her arms wide and running around in all directions.

She seems to like snow.

By the way, her clothes look really thin too – isn’t she cold?

“Ruka.”

I turned my head at Dark’s quiet murmur.

I didn’t ask who it was.

Dark was concentrating as if he might fall into the figure.

It was the first time.

The first time Dark, who was indifferent to everything, had concentrated this much.

The girl’s figure in the vision came closer.

I wonder who’s in front of her?

A girl smiling brightly and saying something.

Since it was just a simple figure, no sound could be heard.

“She used to say it like a habit. Have you ever seen flowers blooming in snowy plains?”

It seemed to be Dark after all.

The target the girl in the vision was talking to.

“I said I hadn’t. Those snowy plains are incomparably colder than here. Unless you have an innate body, you’d freeze to death immediately. It’s a place where not just flowers, but the very concept of life itself doesn’t exist.”

I rubbed my chin.

Flowers blooming in snowy plains.

Are there such flowers? No wait, I’m not even sure if it’s possible in the first place.

It’s not that there are no flowers that bloom in winter at all.

There are a few like camellias, cyclamen, poinsettias, etc.

However, if the place where flowers need to bloom is snowy plains, that’s a different story.

A place where blizzards are the norm and harsh cold continues 365 days a year.

As far as Jinhyeok knows, there are no flowers that can bloom in such an environment.

Rustle.

The figure that was being drawn disappeared.

After letting a bit of silence pass, I carefully opened my mouth.

“Is Ruka Dark’s friend?”

“A childhood friend. From about a thousand years ago?”

I swallowed dry saliva.

These guys’ time scale is still not easy to relate to.

“Captain. What are you doing? Momo collected all the scattered flesh and hide!”

I picked up Kancheo who approached with perked ears.

“Kancheo. Do you know what flowers bloom in snowy plains?”

“There’s no such thing. No matter how sturdy the seeds are, if they’re thrown into snowy plains, they’ll die a tragic death immediately.”

“Oh.”

Kancheo is even mastering four-character idioms these days.

“Hmm.”

Dark let out a quiet groan.

He looked like he was trying hard to recall something.

“Strange.”

“What is?”

“I can’t remember her face. She was someone I liked.”

“What?!”

“Huh?”

Jinhyeok and Kancheo froze in place.

There was someone he liked? The immortal Dark?

Seeing how Kancheo’s ears, which are always perked except when sleeping, stopped moving, he must be quite surprised too.

“Why are you like that?”

“I thought it was romantic.”

“How cool. Dark, sir.”

Kancheo stuck out his tiny thumb.

If Ellia or Camilla had said such a thing, he would have burst out laughing saying ‘Puhehehe! What do you mean an old hag has someone she likes!’

Since the hierarchy has been established, he’s being very respectful.

By the way, the vision wouldn’t have appeared by itself.

Why did it suddenly start showing to Dark?

Ding!

As soon as I had the question, a notification sound came.

Jinhyeok frowned.

If you’re going to tell me anyway, come quickly.

[You have glimpsed a fragment of memory possessed by Dark Castro.]

[The 12th Floor of the Mythic Tower will be changed according to the memory fragment.]

[Entry conditions have been changed. Cleared 65th Floor of Tower of Despair -> Cleared 62nd Floor of Tower of Despair]

‘Huh?’

It was such a short and hazy memory.

I thought there wouldn’t be much impact, but even the Mythic Tower changed.

Ding!

[The immortal Dark Castro’s Epic promotion Quest ‘Flowers Blooming in Snowy Plains’ has been added!]

# Required condition: Clear the 12th Floor of the Mythic Tower.

# Clear reward: Unique -> Epic promotion / Treasure awakening.

The speed of rubbing my chin increased.

Epic promotion alone would be good news, but treasure awakening too?

Very nice.

“Captain’s face is full of greed.”

“Call it joy instead.”

I smiled and put Kancheo down.

[You have cleared the 61st Floor of the Tower of Despair!]

Along with the level-up message, an accessory acquisition message appeared.

Level 89 achieved.

Normally, only a tiny bit of experience would have increased due to the level difference with the floor.

The height adjustment trait activated and increased by two levels.

[Exiting the 61st Floor of the Tower of Despair!]

I rubbed my hands together briskly.

12th Floor of the Mythic Tower, I should hurry and go.

As soon as I exited the tower, I diligently put on my clothes.

The Yeongsanghoe that I hadn’t been able to visit for a long time due to running around everywhere.

I had business outside anyway, so I decided to go and deliver the parts I’d accumulated over time.

I put on my shoes and looked back.

Today again, Kancheo and Momo were gaming, standing right in front of the TV instead of using the perfectly good sofa.

I couldn’t see the other friends.

Seira was probably meditating, Ellia at the Starry Forge, Camilla in the Raccoon Den, and Dark somewhere on the rooftop.

“What are you doing, Momo? Can you win playing so recklessly? I suggest you back up a little more.”

‘Advance.’

Let me correct that word for a moment.

Kancheo, who spotted Jinhyeok, ran to the entrance.

“Are you going out?!”

“Yeah. I’ll be late, so make sure to eat your meals properly.”

“You don’t need to worry since I’m here.”

Kancheo fumbled around in his pocket and pulled out his phone.

It was the phone I’d given him with only delivery apps installed so he could order food.

‘VVIP?’

He must have ordered a lot during this time.

He’d reached the highest membership level on the delivery app.

Should I get him another one?

“Huh? Review King? What’s this?”

I pressed the star-shaped button.

An enormous number of reviews unfolded below.

# The chewing texture was absolutely excellent. I will order again next time.

# The salted shrimp was lacking, but the tender collagen was very good. Please keep it up.

# Is this Russian cheese? It stretched so well and was so savory, it was absolutely thumbs up. Number one in the neighborhood.

Reviews filled with five stars without exception.

Except for Ellia’s potions, Kancheo ate everything well, so it couldn’t be helped.

“They said they’d give me a drink, so I participated in the review event.”

I looked at Kancheo.

He was a shrewd friend in a different sense.

“Good job. Many people don’t write reviews even after getting free drinks. Order lots today too.”

“Understood. If there’s something really delicious, I’ll save some for you. Don’t worry, I’ll handle the greedy Momo.”

I vigorously petted his perky ears.

What a reliable Yodel Ranger.

‘Even if I move, I’ll have to go somewhere that delivers.’

I couldn’t take away my friends’ daily pleasures.

I made a firm resolution and left the house.

“It’s hot, so hot.”

They say it’s global warming, and the sunlight was already stinging.

Today, instead of going to the subway station, I walked in the opposite direction.

Maybe it was because I’d been getting rides from Cheon Se-yeon or Jin Seo-hee every day.

The inconvenience of being a pedestrian that I’d started feeling at some point.

So I’d made up my mind to get something.

Step.

After walking for about ten minutes, I arrived at the most luxurious bike shop in Hannam-dong.

“Wow.”

I gasped at the gleaming motorcycles lined up in the showroom.

Why a motorcycle instead of a car?

First, I don’t have a car license.

But I do have a motorcycle license.

And one without engine displacement restrictions.

I’d gotten it early because I used to ride my father’s motorcycle on country roads.

And the second reason it had to be a motorcycle.

They’re cool. Plus I like them. A lot.

I took a deep breath and opened the door.

I was a bit nervous since this was my first time in a place like this.

“Welcome. This is the Ducati Brand Shop.”

As expected of an ultra-luxury bike shop.

All the employees were dressed in neat suits.

“Hello. I came to look at some motorcycles.”

The store employees’ gazes focused on the entrance.

Less than 20 seconds had passed since Jinhyeok entered the store and greeted them.

But it was enough time for the veteran salespeople to complete their scan.

His overly young age, innocent and youthful face, and attire with no luxury brands to be found.

Not a real customer.

The fortunate thing was that he wasn’t carrying a camera.

Meaning he wouldn’t disrupt the store claiming to film for NewTube.

Anyway, if he wasn’t a real customer, there was no need to waste time.

The salespeople’s gazes shifted to one side.

“Ah.”

Only then did the startled youngest salesperson stand up.

“Hello. I’m Manager Oh Jun-tae. What model did you come to see?”

“Hello. I’ve done some research, but I wanted to see them in person. I’m a novice with motorcycles, so I’d like to hear an expert’s opinion too.”

They say you should see vehicles in person before buying them.

I planned to buy whatever caught my eye at first glance.

Jinhyeok showed Oh Jun-tae the model names he’d researched.

“It doesn’t have to be exactly this. Since you’re an expert, please feel free to recommend something.”

Oh Jun-tae made a hmm sound.

This was a bit awkward.

The cheapest motorcycle in the store cost over 40 million won.

Which model should he show this guy?

After pondering for a moment, Oh Jun-tae smiled.

He wouldn’t actually buy anything anyway.

He seemed like a friend who just liked motorcycles, so let’s at least satisfy his curiosity.

“We have something that only came to our Hannam-dong location among Ducati stores. Would you like to see it?”

“Please, I’d appreciate it.”

Oh Jun-tae led Jinhyeok to the center of the store.

It was a hot item that had arrived from headquarters two days ago.

“This is the Ducati Panigale V7 Lamborghini. As you can tell from the name, it’s a model created through collaboration between Ducati and Lamborghini.”

“Wow.”

Jinhyeok’s eyes sparkled intensely.

The combination of matte dark gray and neon yellow accents.

It looked like a motorcycle from a cyberpunk comic.

“Be careful, rookie. Even a small scratch would cost us our annual salary.”

“Yes!”

Oh Jun-tae answered energetically and continued his explanation.

It was a story about the motorcycle’s history and features that any enthusiast couldn’t help but focus on.

“1,100cc displacement, zero to sixty in 2 seconds. When you rev it up, you can consider it flying.”

This was the reason he had avoided riding motorcycles even when he had money.

Because it would be too dangerous if he got into an accident.

But now it’s fine.

Since he’s become incredibly sturdy.

Jinhyeok straightened his back and looked around.

Was it because he had seen the ultimate model from the start?

Nothing else caught his eye.

He opened his mouth with a bright smile.

“I’ll take this one. Can I ride it home today?”

“??????”

Silence fell over the store.

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