I’m the Only One With Two Towers - Chapter 149

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Only I Have Two Towers Episode 149

The Path to Enhancement

Shinto Shrine in Kyoto, Japan.

Cheon Se-yeon, who had checked the message, opened her mouth.

“Sugihara Industries.”

“!!!”

Nakamura Mio stopped in her tracks.

Her brow furrowed.

How? I definitely killed him before he could speak.

She took a few deep breaths and managed her expression.

Then she turned toward Cheon Se-yeon.

“Only a few seconds have passed.”

Cheon Se-yeon pointed to her face with a smile.

“Your composure has disappeared.”

Mio gritted her teeth.

The shock was too great to erase with just deep breathing.

On the other hand, Cheon Se-yeon seemed to smile leisurely.

Seeing that woman’s reaction, she felt certain.

Sugihara Industries, famous in Japan as an extreme right-wing company.

It’s those guys.

The ones who used Kansai Oni to kill thirty Korean players and even targeted her.

“I don’t know why you suddenly brought up that name, but nothing will change.”

“That might be true. Anyway, we need to move our lodging to Osaka. Well then, it’s getting late so I’ll be going.”

Cheon Se-yeon and the hunters bowed lightly and turned around.

Those walking slowly down the stairs.

Mio bit her lips as she watched their retreating figures.

No matter how much Korea struggles, they can never reach the truth.

But regardless of that, the situation had gotten completely tangled.

They had tried to give up Kansai Oni and cut off the tail, but failed.

Even without direct damage, it was unavoidable that Sugihara would become the subject of gossip.

“Tsk.”

She pressed the call button.

“This is Mio. Cheon Se-yeon has found out about Sugihara Industries. I’m sorry.”

Heavy silence continued from the other end.

# Was Miyamoto’s silencing too late?

“No. I handled it before that.”

# Then how did Korea get that name?

“I don’t know.”

She thought of all possible scenarios, but it was useless.

Within Mio’s common sense, there was no connection through which Korea could find out about Sugihara.

# It can’t be helped. Anyway, there’s nothing Korea can do. Handle it yourself.

“Understood. I’ll finish cleaning up.”

Mio, who had hung up the phone, frowned.

She knew better than anyone that it would end as just a very minor incident.

But still, it felt unsettling.

Who could it be?

The one who told Cheon Se-yeon about Sugihara.

# Thank you, Jinhyeok. It hit right on target. I’ll treat you big when I get back.

I smiled at the message that arrived.

I’m glad I could help, even if just a little.

“You can tell anyone you want, but I’d appreciate it if you left my name out of it. Even for me, Sugihara is scary.”

“I won’t mention it. They wouldn’t believe it anyway.”

If I posted it online, I’d probably be flooded with criticism calling me a pathological liar.

A famous Innovation Party member gave information that’s treated as an open secret even in Japanese politics to some unknown 22-year-old?

It’s nonsensical by common sense.

“You could have pretended not to know, but thank you for being honest with me.”

I had asked Tsubasa about Kansai Oni.

I hadn’t asked with particularly high expectations.

Famous politicians can’t know everything after all.

But Sugihara’s name came out of her mouth all too easily.

“Since you came so suddenly, I should at least provide this much information.”

Silence flowed between the two facing each other.

Tsubasa slowly exhaled.

With this information provision, she had given at least minimal trust.

What would be the next step?

What would that man want?

“The sun is rising.”

Jinhyeok, who was looking at the terrace, muttered to himself.

Then he turned his gaze back toward Tsubasa.

An expression of wanting to say something but hesitating whether to say it or not.

“Speak comfortably. Since I started this while taking a loss, I’m prepared to lose a bit more.”

“Should I? Then…”

A smile formed on Tsubasa’s lips.

Here it comes.

This is where the real negotiation begins.

“Could you please leave now?”

“…What?”

I had quickly calculated the pros and cons in preparation for various scenarios and questions.

Except for the request that just flew in.

Leave like this? Really? After just hearing what you needed?

“It’s getting too late.”

Jinhyeok yawned and even started nodding off.

The pretense of being sleepy was so obvious it was annoyingly cunning.

And even though I hadn’t said I would leave yet, Jinhyeok had already gone to the entrance and was opening the door.

“Hah.”

Tsubasa reluctantly got up and headed to the entrance.

It felt unfair being one-sidedly taken advantage of, but it was self-inflicted.

I was the one who barged in without a plan and got crushed instead.

Besides, today isn’t the only day.

Since I’ve already confirmed his existence, there are plenty of opportunities.

“Just one thing. You’re a runner, right? You owe me a small debt. I’d like you to at least answer this much.”

“I wish I were a runner too. Really.”

Jinhyeok sighed deeply as if he genuinely wished that were the case.

Tsubasa bit her lips.

He’s really hard to read.

As Tsubasa, who had put on her shoes, was about to leave the entrance.

“And I don’t owe you anything. Sugihara Industries being shaken in any form benefits you too, so that’s why you readily told me.”

Tsubasa, who was about to leave, burst into a hollow laugh.

This young guy is really something else.

Tsubasa turned around and drew a strange smile.

“You’d really be good at politics. But there’s one thing you’re mistaken about.”

He shook his head.

“Unfortunately, Sugihara Industries won’t be shaken. The history and size that the company has built up is different from Hosaka. It’s truly a sad thing. For me, and for the Innovation Party. Still, well, it wouldn’t be bad if they at least get some criticism. Then.”

Tsubasa lightly bowed and walked toward the elevator.

“I called the elevator.”

Tsubasa burst into laughter once more as the door opened immediately.

How should I put it. He’s a type of human I’ve never met before.

Scary yet gentle, annoying yet friendly, seemingly careless yet sharp.

Mysterious. Incredibly so.

Jinhyeok waved his hand toward the closing elevator door.

Thud.

As soon as the door closed, he let out a sigh of relief.

Finally, he’s gone.

He doesn’t seem like the type to back down easily, but it doesn’t matter.

‘I need to move quickly.’

If I just go to another region, he probably won’t be able to find me easily.

He closed the front door and entered the house.

Then he pressed himself against the terrace door.

After waiting a bit, Sato Tsubasa came out of the lobby and headed toward the main street.

“Captain. I think we’d see better if we go out to the terrace.”

“No. That person has an incredibly good nose. He even found out about our house lake because the smell was flowing out from the terrace.”

“It’s that good?! Then I think it would be better to eliminate him in advance!”

I looked at Kancheo.

He’s a friend who sometimes has scary aspects.

Creak.

“Yaaaawn!”

Ellia, who came out of the Starry Forge, stretched.

“I’m going to sleep. Wake me up when it’s time to eat?”

“Always stay alert, old lady. You might fall into eternal sleep.”

“Thanks for the harsh words before bed. Our little Yodel should be careful too. Someone might pour poison into you while you’re sleeping, you know?”

“Captain. I’ve received a death threat.”

“Let’s be careful. Ellia’s potions are scary.”

After nodding together for a moment.

The friends who had manifested one by one went into their respective rooms.

I’m sometimes curious.

Even if Camilla stays in the thatched cottage because the facilities are poor, why do the other friends always sleep while manifested?

“Is Momo there?! Answer if you’re there!”

“Momo is here!”

Momo raised her hand high from the sofa.

Again, she was right next to me but I didn’t notice.

“It’s that time.”

“That time?”

“The time when ramen is exceptionally delicious.”

“Momo likes ramen!”

“Want to eat together?”

“I want to eat!”

“Momo has skillful hands, so please cook it. If I cook it, it becomes Daedong River ramen.”

“Han River ramen is no good! Momo will cook it!”

Kancheo sent Momo to the kitchen and sat down on the sofa.

His handling skills are so good he could be called a Momo specialist without any shame.

“Captain, please have three chopstick portions. If Camilla or the old lady stick their chopsticks in, I’ll blow up immediately, but Captain is fine. I can even share the kelp in the raccoon.”

I gave him an enthusiastic thumbs up.

Giving me three chopstick portions – this is true love.

After taking a seat next to him, I reached into my inventory.

Then I took out the box I obtained after clearing the 62nd floor.

I sent Tsubasa away quickly because I needed to open this.

“There’s a lock.”

“Indeed.”

I applied force and crushed the lock.

“It’s gone. As expected of the Captain. Excellent.”

After smiling, I opened the box.

Ding!

[You have opened a Mysterious Random Box!]

As soon as it opened, a gacha box started spinning.

After a moment, two rectangular pieces of paper appeared with a faint light.

[You have obtained a Tower Entry Ticket (1 use)!]

Ding!

[A system error has occurred! One more enterable tower exists!]

[Please choose between the Mythic Tower and the Tower of Despair!]

‘Just give me both.’

I didn’t voice my greed out loud.

If I did, they might not want to give me what they were planning to give out of spite.

“Mythic Tower.”

[A Mythic Tower entry ticket will be given!]

The paper placed on my hand became blurry for a moment.

The gray entry button became activated.

I slowly raised my head.

Kancheo had gone right up to the TV like when gaming and was watching a drama.

“What are you doing?! I told you absolutely not to go in, so why are you going in?! This is completely frustrating!”

Very enthusiastically.

Kancheo was so frustrated that he was now grabbing the TV and shouting.

“Kancheo.”

“You called!”

Kancheo, who came running over as if he hadn’t been angry at all, stood beside me.

“The time has come. The time to discipline Grandpa Toto.”

“Finally.”

Kancheo made an incredibly determined expression and clenched his furry fists.

It seems he had been properly holding a grudge.

“Attention!! Yodel Ranger Vice-Captain Kancheo! Ready for deployment! Momo!!”

“Why are you calling! Momo is busy!”

“I’ll be back before the ramen gets cold!”

I put the spirited Kancheo on my shoulder and pressed the entry button.

[Entering the 1st Floor of the Mythic Tower!]

Whoooosh.

A brilliant light passed by once.

The peaceful scenery of the Yodel Forest unfolded once again.

I took a deep breath.

‘Mmm, phytoncides.’

It feels like my chest is completely cleared.

Of course.

“Charge!”

Our little friend didn’t seem interested in enjoying this phytoncide.

Kancheo didn’t even glance at the village and rushed straight to the old tree house located in the forest.

Kancheo broke through the vine section in an instant and launched himself toward the old tree house.

He skipped the knocking.

Kancheo sliced through the air and kicked the door open with a drop kick.

“Grandpa Toto, are you there!”

Jinhyeok, who was leisurely climbing over the vines, smiled.

The Yodel Ranger unit commander’s voice rang out powerfully.

Very impressive indeed.

Then.

“Grandpa Toto?!”

Kancheo called for Grandpa Toto once more.

His voice had a different tone from just moments before.

What’s wrong?

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