I’m the Only One With Two Towers - Chapter 202

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Only I Have Two Towers Episode 202

 

To Greenland

 

15 minutes before the appointment time, 1st floor of Hotel Residhilt.

 

I got off the elevator and walked to the lobby sofa.

 

I stopped walking and frowned.

 

‘Why is she sleeping here?’

 

Roche was leaning against one side of the sofa, sleeping soundly.

 

Her face looked haggard overall, as if she hadn’t slept properly.

 

I thought about poking her awake, but decided to wait a bit.

 

There was still some time left before our appointment.

 

I sat down on the sofa across from her.

 

And looked at the sleeping Roche.

 

Gulp!

 

‘She’s going to have a stiff neck sleeping like that.’

 

Her neck was bent almost like a foldable phone.

 

I shook my legs nervously while pondering, then stood up.

 

The angle was too severe to just ignore.

 

If I left her like that, she’d suffer all day.

 

I quietly approached and reached my hand toward her face.

 

Let me just adjust the angle quickly.

 

The moment my fingers touched her cheek, Roche opened her eyes.

 

And almost simultaneously.

 

Swish!

 

The pen she was holding swung out.

 

A natural movement like a pre-programmed algorithm.

 

“…Ah.”

 

She realized it was Jinhyeok and tried to stop, but there was no need.

 

A single finger was already resting on the hand that had been reaching for his neck.

 

An optimal defense that blocked the path itself, without any wasted movement.

 

A faint smile appeared on Roche’s lips.

 

As expected, he wouldn’t die easily.

 

‘Holy shit.’

 

Jinhyeok swallowed dryly.

 

An incredibly lethal sleep defense sequence.

 

He’d almost gotten a hole in his neck while worrying about someone else’s stiff neck.

 

“Sorry. Your neck was bent at such an angle while you were sleeping.”

 

“I’m the one who should apologize.”

 

Roche withdrew her hand and leaned back against the sofa.

 

“Until now, the only people who approached me while I was sleeping were those trying to kill me.”

 

“Oh… I see.”

 

I knew she wasn’t an ordinary researcher, but now I’m even more curious.

 

What exactly does she do that people target her even while she sleeps?

 

“It’s the first time. Someone worrying about my neck. Thank you.”

 

“Don’t mention it. You’re even giving me a ride on your boat. But are you like a special forces soldier or something?”

 

“I’m just an ordinary researcher though?”

 

Roche smiled and stretched.

 

Jinhyeok rummaged through his bag and pulled out a drink to hand her.

 

“What’s this?”

 

“A high-caffeine fatigue recovery drink. It’ll make you feel reborn.”

 

“There’s no label? This looks really suspicious.”

 

“It’s homemade.”

 

“Oh? You’re quite versatile. I’ll drink it well.”

 

Roche quickly took it and downed it in one shot.

 

A moment later, her face contorted.

 

“I didn’t mention it beforehand because I was afraid you wouldn’t drink it, but it tastes absolutely terrible.”

 

That wasn’t an exaggeration.

 

I knew because I was the first to try it after Ellia made it.

 

That thing doesn’t taste like anything from this world.

 

“Huff! Huff!”

 

Roche barely managed to swallow it and let out rough breaths.

 

“Wow. That was really dangerous. I almost threw up again after just one day.”

 

“You threw up yesterday too?”

 

“I drank a lot of alcohol.”

 

“Oh.”

 

“Don’t make a mental note that I’m someone who throws up often. It’s only about once every two days.”

 

Instead of answering, I gave her a thumbs up.

 

I also quietly finished making a mental note.

 

“My fatigue really disappeared completely. It was worth enduring without throwing up.”

 

“Right?”

 

I smiled with satisfaction.

 

It may taste awful, but Ellia’s potions are always effective.

 

“Shall we go then?”

 

“Let’s go.”

 

We left the hotel side by side.

 

Iceland’s dawn breeze welcomed the two of us.

 

Since it wasn’t winter yet, it was warmer than I’d expected.

 

“Looks like we’re going to board an exploration ship.”

 

“Yes. People must have come from various countries.”

 

The crowd grew larger as we got closer to the port.

 

Jinhyeok rubbed his chin.

 

Judging people by their appearance alone is a bad habit.

 

Nevertheless, question marks couldn’t help but form.

 

Those are supposed to be authorized researchers from each country?

 

They looked and felt like mercenaries who’d just finished a war.

 

Even the few who were dressed neatly and properly had eyes that were completely dead.

 

They seemed more dangerous if anything, certainly not harmless.

 

‘Look at this staring contest.’

 

With people like this gathered, the psychological warfare was also intense.

 

People openly sizing each other up and sneering.

 

But why is it?

 

Seeing this murderous atmosphere reminded me of my high school entrance day.

 

‘That was scary.’

 

Hot-blooded peers gathered from all over.

 

Just like in school dramas, it felt like fights to establish hierarchy could break out at any moment.

 

In reality, far from fighting, it was just continuous days of hanging out together, playing soccer and going to PC cafes.

 

‘I wonder if it’ll be the same here.’

 

Maybe it’s just the initial atmosphere that’s rough.

 

Once we actually board the ship, everyone might get along well… Click!

 

A gun barrel was aimed not far away.

 

Fortunately, it wasn’t aimed at us.

 

“Should I blow your head off so you’ll stop staring?”

 

“Even if it gets blown off, you’d probably keep staring. Your face needs to be somewhat exceptional for that.”

 

“Then should I blow it off?”

 

Just when it seemed like the trigger might actually be pulled.

 

“You’re free to fight. However, please return the distributed tickets.”

 

A man in a suit stepped between the two.

 

The woman who had been pointing the gun shrugged her shoulders.

 

“Tsk. Take good care of your head.”

 

“You should worry about managing your own face.”

 

After stepping back a few paces, the man in the middle adjusted his glasses.

 

“I’m Vigaar, an agent from the Government of Iceland. From now on, I’ll assist you from boarding the exploration ship until arrival, but before that, I’d like to give you one piece of advice.”

 

Vigaar looked around at the gathered personnel.

 

“Please keep in mind that the exploration ship has been prepared purely as a courtesy from the Government of Iceland.”

 

“Courtesy my ass, wasn’t it more like ‘don’t barge in through strange methods and come quietly by ship’?”

 

“You’re free to think and judge as you wish, but you must follow my control. Since people from various countries have gathered, we don’t want any problems on the ship.”

 

“Excuse me! Can I ask a question?”

 

A girl from the back raised her hand high.

 

Even being generous, she looked only one or two years older than Yoo Jin-hee.

 

“Go ahead.”

 

“What is Iceland hiding? I’m curious what’s so bothersome that you’re wrapping it up so tightly! Looking at how the marine ecosystem got screwed, is it a weapon worse than nukes?”

 

“That’s what you came here to find out. Search well according to your abilities. Then you’ll be able to get an answer.”

 

A meaningful smile appeared on Vigaar’s lips.

 

“That is, if there’s anything there. Now, now, we can’t delay any longer, so questions end here. We’ll board immediately. Follow me.”

 

Jinhyeok and Roche, who had paused briefly, also followed Vigaar’s steps.

 

Soon they arrived at Pier 11.

 

It was moored there.

 

The exploration ship they would take to Greenland from now on.

 

A massive icebreaker equipped with various equipment at the bow.

 

Jinhyeok’s eyes sparkled.

 

He’d only seen this on TV, but now he’d actually get to ride one.

 

“But Roche.”

 

Jinhyeok, who had been watching the boarding procedures, lowered his voice.

 

“Yes?”

 

“Is this okay? It looks like they’re inspecting something.”

 

“They’re checking tickets. We have tickets, so there’s nothing to worry about.”

 

Roche held out two tickets.

 

United States of America was written largely in English.

 

Cold sweat ran down his back.

 

Was it because he was a coward?

 

Seeing the country name written on the ticket made him more anxious.

 

Even if Roche didn’t know, anyone could see I was Asian.

 

“Next.”

 

Before the anxiety could fade, they reached the entrance.

 

An armed man extended his hand.

 

Roche handed the tickets over to him.

 

The man’s sharp eyes scanned Roche and Jinhyeok.

 

“Seven tickets were distributed to the United States.”

 

“Only two came. The rest weren’t feeling well.”

 

“I see.”

 

The man nodded and stepped aside.

 

“Thank you.”

 

Jinhyeok and Roche naturally passed through and entered the Gina Exploration Ship.

 

Roche smiled.

 

“No problem at all, right?”

 

“Phew.”

 

Jinhyeok let out a sigh of relief and gave a thumbs up.

 

After walking a few more steps, Jinhyeok looked back.

 

Who the tickets were originally distributed to, or whether the person was supposed to come, didn’t matter from the start.

 

They only checked the authenticity of the tickets.

 

‘It doesn’t matter who rides.’

 

He slowly looked around the exploration ship.

 

Perhaps there wasn’t any.

 

Any intention to bring the personnel on board to their destination.

 

After sleeping long and waking up.

 

The ship’s restaurant located inside the exploration ship.

 

Jinhyeok, who had finished his meal, patted his stomach.

 

“The food is delicious. The ingredients are fresh too.”

 

“Of course it should be delicious. They’re charging this much money. Right?”

 

Roche put down her fork.

 

Her face was smiling, but she was full of complaints.

 

“They talked about Iceland’s courtesy and whatnot, so I thought they’d at least give us free meals. This is too much. The tickets were ridiculously expensive too.”

 

“So it wasn’t free after all.”

 

“Various interests must have been exchanged. Countries with strong influence and more to offer probably bought several tickets. Your phone doesn’t work either, right Jinhyeok?”

 

“No. It didn’t work at the hotel either. Was it from midnight?”

 

Roche looked around the exploration ship as if finding it interesting.

 

“You know what? Whatever ship it is, once it sets sail, the captain’s word is law.”

 

“Yes. It’s an isolated space. It’s hard to give or receive help.”

 

“Right. Whatever happens on the ship, the choice of whether it gets known or not is the captain’s. Especially when communication is cut off like now. So.”

 

Roche smiled mischievously.

 

“Let’s not backstab each other. We’re still maintaining our alliance. We only have each other to trust, right?”

 

“Of course.”

 

Jinhyeok, who had been thinking for a moment, continued speaking.

 

“But Roche. Why was it me?”

 

“Because you’re handsome?”

 

“That’s not it.”

 

“Actually, that’s just a bonus.”

 

The corners of Roche’s mouth went up.

 

It was a smile somehow different from before.

 

“Because I thought you wouldn’t die.”

 

“From what?”

 

Roche’s extended finger pointed to herself.

 

“From me.”

 

“Oh.”

 

She was saying she’d kill me someday.

 

I shouldn’t have asked.

 

‘I should strike first.’

 

I can’t just take a predetermined backstab.

 

I’ll hit first.

 

“Then…”

 

Jinhyeok, who was about to ask something more, stopped speaking.

 

“Jinhyeok?”

 

Roche tilted her head at Jinhyeok who had suddenly frozen up.

 

Why is he acting like that?

 

“Wait a moment.”

 

Jinhyeok got up from his seat and walked toward the railing.

 

“What’s wrong, boy. Are you seasick?”

 

“If you’re gonna puke, do it somewhere we can’t see. Don’t ruin our appetite!”

 

“Leave him alone. He’s cute. He still looks like a kid.”

 

People were talking to him from here and there, but Jinhyeok didn’t pay attention.

 

He just leaned his body over the railing and stared at the pitch-black sea.

 

“This bastard doesn’t listen to what people say. I told you to get lost and do it over there, not here!!”

 

He twisted the wrist that came flying toward the back of his head.

 

“Aaaahhh!”

 

Jinhyeok shoved away the man who had fallen to his knees with a scream.

 

This won’t work.

 

It’s too far and unclear.

 

He took off his shirt and climbed onto the railing.

 

“Uh… Uh…”

 

And before anyone could stop him, he jumped in.

 

Minus 2 degrees Celsius.

 

Into the sea of death where extreme cold shock would come in just one minute.

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