I’m the Only One With Two Towers - Chapter 255

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Only I Have Two Towers Episode 255

Hide and Seek

“How pathetic. You spent all that money only to fail. But it wasn’t completely without gain.”

Ryu Jin-su’s eyes moved unnaturally.

“I got to see the Runner in person, whom the whole world is curious about. Isn’t that right, Yoo Jin-hyeok?”

“Seems like we’ve never met before. Judging by how you’re talking.”

“This is our first meeting. By the way, what number am I? After your lover or family?”

He seems to take pride in having figured out my identity.

I raised both hands and pretended to count.

“Hmm, roughly around the 1,200th, I’d say? It’s just not widely known, but quite a few people know my identity.”

“That’s rather disappointing.”

Nice.

“But I’m a bit puzzled. Did the Runner perhaps awaken with a class related to the goddess of luck? Nothing has gone according to plan. Your house that should have been blown up is perfectly fine, the main force I painstakingly prepared to kill you is mysteriously silent, and Ryu Jin-su, whom I thought I could use a bit longer, has already been exposed. I’ll confess – this is the first time I’ve lost money so meaninglessly. Though it’s probably a much smaller amount compared to what you took.”

“Isn’t that fortunate though? You only lost money.”

“Was there anything else for me to lose?”

“If you had been here, you would have had to give up your life too.”

A bizarre laugh burst out through Ryu Jin-su’s mouth.

I wasn’t trying to be funny.

“Haha… Hah. It’s been a while since I laughed this hard. Thank you. The money I lost feels a little less wasteful now. I see now that you’re quite an entertaining person. But Yoo Jin-hyeok.”

After clearing his throat a couple of times, he continued.

“If I had been there, the result would have been different. Your house would have been blown up, and you would have died too. I can say this with confidence. Because I have never failed when I personally took action. This time it turned out this way because I used low-level puppets.”

“You must have only done things with no chance of failure.”

“Ho. That comment was rather irritating.”

“How about trying it yourself? Then we’ll know who’s right.”

“I was thinking of doing just that. I have a personality that must return what I’ve received. But aren’t you scared? You’re no longer hidden behind a veil. You don’t know when, where, or how you might be killed.”

I smiled.

After a missile fell on my house, now?

“Well, do I need to be afraid? It’s just a matter of timing – your death by my hands is a confirmed future. Mr. Nobody whose name I don’t know.”

I approached Ryu Jin-su closely and met his eyes.

“I may not know who you are right now, but please do your best to hide well. The moment I see even a strand of your hair, I’ll come to kill you.”

I stood up in the following silence.

“Shall we end the conversation here? It’s getting a bit boring.”

“Good timing. The puppet has reached its limit anyway.”

“Perfect. Well then, see you later.”

“Indeed. Have a good night.”

After waving, I leaped to the building across the street.

“Camilla, how is it?”

Camilla, who had been watching, shrugged her shoulders.

“It doesn’t seem to be some kind of curse or assassination magic. There were no such signs even when the voice changed. Going there now to extract something…”

Camilla shook her head.

“He’s completely empty. That old man.”

Ryu Jin-su with his head drooped down.

Seems he crossed the Jordan River.

May he go to hell.

“Must be a class ability. I’ve heard of it before. There are mental manipulation abilities close to brainwashing.”

“Truly infinite possibilities. Those class abilities.”

“Right. It wouldn’t be strange at all no matter what ability exists. Just look at me.”

Whooooo.

Camilla exhaled smoke and nodded.

“So, is there no place you can think of at all?”

“No, there’s one. CrownJackpot. The place we robbed of gold.”

“There must have been something that caught your attention.”

“Yeah. He said it unconsciously. The money spent on this matter is much less compared to what you took.”

“Hmm, I’m getting more curious. How did they connect the gold thief and the Runner?”

“Team Leader Jin Yun-ho told me before. Even after I caught Mortarion, there were countries that never contacted us until the end. They might have already climbed to the floor where Mortarion was and caught it. If so, they would also know. That massive amounts of gold are needed to stop the Death Fog. And if CrownJackpot had access to that information, the thief who stole the gold and the Runner’s widely announced Mortarion subjugation shortly after. It fits perfectly. The Runner and Yoo Jin-hyeok would have had many suspicious aspects from the start if you dug just a little in Korea.”

How many seconds passed after I finished speaking?

I turned my head to Camilla, who remained silent.

Camilla was staring at me with her pipe in her mouth.

“What’s wrong?”

“I was thinking that our master is unexpectedly quick-witted.”

“What…?”

“You’re always hanging around with little Satan and Momo, playing games, splashing in water, and playing ball. I unconsciously thought that way.”

I nodded with a slightly sad expression.

That’s understandable.

I’ve never studied or read books.

“Camilla.”

“Mm?”

“Let’s go home.”

The Player Hunter Bureau, which would arrive soon, agreed to handle the cleanup of Jaeung Construction.

Let’s go eat.

Camilla smiled and puffed smoke.

“Good idea. I was just craving some warm tea.”

Before turning around, Camilla slowly took in Seoul’s night view.

Come to think of it, this would be almost the first time for Camilla.

Looking around the city from atop a building like this.

“Don’t cancel your manifestation and watch as we go.”

“I can’t jump between buildings like the Captain or the dokkaebi, you know?”

“It’s okay. I’m here.”

Just like Seira used to do for me, I lifted Camilla in a princess carry.

Having been carried quite a lot myself, I know well.

It’s more stable than expected and good for looking around.

“What luxury I get to experience.”

Camilla comfortably rested her head.

Should I say, as expected of Camilla.

She instantly figured out the best position.

I kicked off buildings with minimal shaking.

The beautiful night view spread below and the cool night air touching our cheeks.

A smile formed on Camilla’s lips.

Being cooped up in my room every day, I didn’t know.

It’s much better than I thought.

Whooooooo.

‘Is this why people take night walks?’

I think I understand the reason a little.

Thanks to having a good master.

The moment I arrived at the entrance and opened the door, I realized.

There was a visitor!

There was a thudding sound, then Kancheo jumped down from above the gate.

“Attention! Yodel Ranger Vice-Captain Kancheo! I have something to report!”

“There are intruders. Three of them.”

“Correct! As expected of the Captain!”

“Who who is it?”

“This is terrible!”

Kancheo thrust his chubby face forward.

It tickles.

“It’s that woman who grabbed my head last time!”

“Hiyori!?”

“That’s right! She was covered in blood like she’d just finished slicing someone up! She came with the Holy Knight!”

“What about the friends?”

“They’re doing their own things in the annex and outdoors.”

Anyway, there’s no chance of being discovered like last time.

The house is quite spacious, and half of it has Camilla’s barrier erasing any presence.

“Kancheo, go eat some snacks. Oh, but who’s the other person?”

“That’s also terrible!”

After hearing Kancheo’s answer, I hurried to the kitchen.

A strange awkwardness could be felt at the table where people sat around.

“You’ve arrived.”

Beila, who had been giving Momo a piggyback ride, bowed her head.

“Hello Beila. And.”

I gave an awkward greeting toward the table.

“Hello everyone.”

To be honest, it’s a confusing combination.

Matsuna Hiyori, Cheon Se-yeon, and Roche.

How could this combination possibly gather around one table?

“You’re here, Jinhyeok.”

“Yo. We’re meeting again in less than a day.”

Following Se-yeon and Hiyori, Roche nodded her head.

Suddenly, what I heard on the way here came to mind.

The logistics warehouse near Jaeeung Construction headquarters.

The main force behind this incident had been slaughtered there by very sharp objects.

It must have been Roche.

But how did everyone get in here?

Did she notice my confusion?

Se-yeon scratched her head and spoke up.

“Hiyori and I came because we were worried this place might be attacked.”

Se-yeon’s eyes turned to Momo.

“Momo suddenly ran out and dragged us in to eat snacks.”

Roche, who had put down her cup, also smiled.

“Me too. I just came to get some potions for a moment.”

Maybe it’s because her bob cut was so prettily done.

Even though they hadn’t spent much time together, Momo liked Roche.

Chubby Momo ran up and looked up at me.

“I introduced everyone! I said she’s the Russian older sister who stayed at the hotel with Un… I mean, Uncle!”

I squeezed my eyes shut.

It’s nice that she introduced everyone, but not like that…!

Hiyori, who was sitting nearby, kept poking my side.

She had an expression that said ‘Not bad, huh?’

As I was about to say it wasn’t like that, Roche’s blood-stained clothes caught my eye.

“Are you hurt, Roche?”

“I was.”

Roche looked at Se-yeon.

“She healed me.”

“I’m not a professional priest, so it’s not completely healed. You must go to the hospital. Two places were quite deep.”

“Of course. I’ll go right away. Well, since I’ve greeted Jinhyeok too.”

Roche smiled and stood up from her seat.

She had followed Momo on impulse but ended up receiving treatment.

Really grateful and kind people.

But it’s uncomfortable.

Being mixed in among normal people in a normal house like this.

“The meal is ready.”

“Right! Hairdresser older sister, eat before you go!”

Roche, who had been half-crouching, patted Momo.

“Thank you, Momo. But I’ll eat later. Older sister has to go.”

She straightened up and bowed to Beila as well.

“Thank you. I’ll definitely eat next time.”

Seeing that Roche didn’t seem likely to give in, Jinhyeok spoke up.

“I’ll see you out and come back.”

We left the house and headed to the garden.

But we didn’t go down the stairs leading to the entrance.

Coming outside, I could see clearly.

This person is in a precarious state.

“Roche. Tomorrow I’ll take you to a secure hospital. So.”

I waved my hand at the puzzled Roche.

“Get some good rest for now.”

Her eyes closed before she could even answer.

Ellia, who caught Roche from behind, clicked her tongue.

“She would have collapsed on the street if she’d gone like this.”

“How’s her condition?”

“The wounds are fine since the Holy Knight treated them well, but her stamina is rock bottom. This is my specialty though.”

“Sorry for bothering you when you’re busy with ancient text interpretation.”

“What’s with the sorry between us? Just leave it to me.”

Roche being carried away by Seira and Ellia to the building within the barrier.

How could I let her go like this?

Someone who got hurt fighting to help me.

I stretched and turned around again.

Since I’ve finished seeing her out, let’s go to the kitchen.

The two people who happen to be here are rankers from different countries.

While I’m at it, I should ask them something.

About information on the 81st floor section I’m about to climb.

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