I’m the Only One With Two Towers - Chapter 63

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Only I Have Two Towers Episode 063

Alchemist’s Workshop

[Exiting the 5th Floor of the Mythic Tower!]

[6th Floor of the Mythic Tower Entry Condition: Clear the 45th Floor of the Tower of Despair]

As soon as I came out, I opened the system window.

As expected, I hadn’t seen it wrong.

The synchronization rate had increased.

“Master, my overall combat power has increased slightly. Did you do something?”

“Mine went up too. It’s not like my level increased or skills were unlocked though.”

Seira and Dark tilted their heads while examining their own bodies.

Kancheo and Momo were also bouncing around, saying their bodies felt lighter.

“The synchronization rate went up. It was at 100%, so I thought it wouldn’t increase anymore.”

I rubbed my chin.

Level-ups and stat increases are nice, but they can’t compare to synchronization rate.

An increase in synchronization rate meant that the combat power of all heroes, including Jinhyeok, had risen simultaneously.

This was precious.

‘Super lucky.’

I decided not to think further about why 100% wasn’t the end.

After all, there probably wouldn’t be any precedent anywhere in the world.

Anyway, this was super nice.

Step.

I approached Ellia to resolve another curiosity.

“I have something to ask.”

How were the constellations in Ellia’s world exactly the same as those in the world where Jinhyeok lived?

I asked why the Sirius gemstone used in the disc was here instead of in the Tower.

“Is there a place where we can see the stars?”

We left the house and went up to the building’s rooftop.

After confirming no one was around, Jinhyeok manifested his companions.

“Hmm.”

Ellia sprawled out and gazed up at the sky.

Then she turned her head to look at Jinhyeok.

“They’re really identical? How fascinating.”

‘Ellia finds it fascinating too.’

It seemed I wouldn’t get a satisfying answer.

Ellia rubbed her chin this way and that, then snapped her fingers.

“Oh? Did you figure something out?”

“No. I just snapped because I didn’t know.”

Ellia got up and shrugged her shoulders.

“It’s hard to conclude they’re the same world just based on the night sky alone. But it’s too early to be disappointed, right? We have one more clue. What was that necklace called?”

“The Star Necklace.”

“Where did it go?”

“It disappeared when I entered the Starry Forge.”

The Sirius gemstone and disc had fulfilled their role as entry conditions and evaporated.

“That’s unfortunate. It might have been good evidence. Master, I think it’s okay to be disappointed now.”

“No. The necklace disappeared, but I can find out where it came from.”

Since it appeared at the Newcalliope’s auction, there must be records.

Following those might reveal the necklace’s origin.

“Did you make the Star Disc, Ellia?”

“Hehe. You’ve fallen for my disc. I made it to pass time while stargazing. It might not seem like much, but all the principles of the night sky are contained within it.”

“But are you really 3,271 years old?”

“I don’t know either. Coco was counting, so it’s probably about right. Unless he broke down in the middle. By the way.”

Ellia took a breath and looked around Seoul’s night view.

“It’s a beautiful place. The way you build structures is unique too. This height with such an open view is excellent.”

“Land is expensive, so building as high as possible yields more profit.”

Ellia stared intently at Jinhyeok.

“You have no romance, Master.”

“Sorry. Can I ask one more thing?”

“Ask a hundred or a thousand. I may look like this, but I’m the Sage of Stars, you know? I know everything except what I don’t know.”

“What kind of nonsense is that? Granny! I also know everything except what I don’t know!”

“Hehe, this little raccoon. I wonder how much tiny knowledge fits in that small brain of yours.”

“Do you want to explode?!”

Our Kancheo had completely abandoned respect for elders.

I pushed Kancheo back and spoke up.

“Among the unique skills, there’s something called Starry Forge. Is it like a subspace?”

“That’s right. It’s a space that can only be entered with my permission. There are many precious items there, you know?”

“Oh. Like what, for example?”

“Things like potions that permanently increase strength, or jerky that prevents burns even when touching hot things?”

Jinhyeok’s eyes sparkled at the word ‘permanently.’

“Can I have some?”

“Of course. If it’s Master, you’re always welcome.”

Ellia got up and put on the Star Gauntlets.

With a light wave of her hand, a door appeared on the previously empty rooftop.

“Go in first. I’ll close the door and enter last.”

I turned my head to stare at Ellia.

I was suspicious there might be another trap made with alchemy.

“That distrust is excellent. It’ll keep Master alive for a long time.”

I swallowed dry saliva and entered through the door.

Whoosh…!

As soon as I stepped foot inside, refreshing air enveloped my skin.

A workshop filled with cool and clean sensations.

It was completely different from the 5th Floor of the Mythic Tower earlier.

“Wow.”

The fairly spacious area was filled with various experimental tools and books.

Ellia guided Jinhyeok to one side.

Cold air burst out when she opened the massive door.

Inside were at least several hundred bottles of potions.

“I’ve been making these continuously since I started alchemy. Some were made 3,000 years ago.”

“Are the expiration dates okay?”

“What’s that?”

Sweat formed on my back.

It seemed the concept of expiration dates hadn’t been established in Ellia’s world.

Ellia spun around once and extended one hand.

“Then drink to your heart’s content. It’s a privilege I’m giving to Master. By the way, it would be better if Master drinks them all. The friends behind you have high levels, so the effects would be minimal. Master has the lowest level here. Of course, they can drink some if they want.”

Seira quickly waved her hand.

“I don’t need any.”

“I don’t want to put my lips to them either.”

“Commander! Be careful! Everything that granny made is dangerous!”

“Hey, no way. Kancheo. It’s obviously an edible refrigerator. So Ellia, which ones are the stat-boosting potions?”

They were all identical bottles, differing only in color.

How do you distinguish between them?

“Hmm? Well? Anyway, there are some among them, so no need to worry. And feel free to eat them. The master has status ailment immunity, so you won’t die.”

He turned his gaze back to the refrigerator.

Would food poisoning or stomach upset count as status ailments too?

He had some doubts, but he couldn’t just not drink them.

He reached out and grabbed the most appetizing-looking potion.

Gulp!

“Ugh.”

“You’re really drinking it?”

“The general is going to die!”

“No!”

His friends backed away in horror, shuffling backward.

Meanwhile, Jinhyeok, who had actually drunk the potion, was smiling at the surprisingly decent taste.

[You have consumed a mixture of the neurotoxin from the venomous reptile Tsurika and the Liad fruit that causes deadly hallucinations! Your body will stiffen and become immobile while you experience terrible hallucinations!]

[Resisting status ailment! Immunity effect activated!]

Jinhyeok turned to look at Ellia.

“I thought I chose well because it tasted good, but it was a terrible poison.”

“Of course. The more deadly the poison, the more delicious you have to make it so they’ll drink it all. How’s that? My attention to detail?”

It wasn’t a matter of high or low level from the start.

If someone without status ailment resistance ate this, they’d be heading straight to the Jordan River.

This time he picked the most horrifying-looking potion.

“General! Not that one! If you drink it, you’ll melt away!”

He squeezed his eyes shut and downed the bottle.

A potion with a texture and taste as horrible as its horrifying color.

“Gweeeeee…”

He dry heaved but somehow managed to swallow it down.

He was going to die, this would really kill him.

Ding!

[This is a tonic made by drying and grinding an ancient dragon’s heart and crushing a frost tiger’s eyes! A potion that only alchemists who have reached the pinnacle can create! Strength and stamina each increase by 8!]

‘Whaaaaat?!’

His eyes nearly popped out.

With his Ultra-High-Speed Growth SSS+ trait, Jinhyeok’s stats increased at an overwhelming pace compared to other players.

But even considering that, 16 points at once was an absurd number.

“Amazing that you didn’t vomit even after drinking that.”

Ellia approached and placed her hand on his shoulder.

“As expected, master is qualified to drink these potions!”

“Huff huff huff.”

Jinhyeok gasped for breath and wiped the drool from his mouth.

He wanted to rest, but he had already seen 16 stats increase.

Having gotten a taste, postponing was impossible.

They say it’s better to take all your beatings at once.

Therefore, he would finish it now.

All of it.

Several hours later.

Thud!

Jinhyeok’s body collapsed.

Seira, Dark, Kancheo, and Momo had backed away with ‘Ugh…!’ expressions on their faces.

Only Ellia was poking at Jinhyeok with a stick from a short distance away.

“Master, are you alive?”

“Mmm… I’m alive… but I feel like I’m going to die…”

“Did you survive again this time?”

Ellia clicked her tongue and turned her gaze to the refrigerator.

The place that had been filled with hundreds of bottles of potions was now completely empty.

Jinhyeok had really finished them all at once.

“Tough. So tough. To drink all of that.”

This wasn’t a matter of having status ailment resistance or not.

Even if each bottle wasn’t that large, most of the potions had otherworldly horrible tastes.

Drinking them without vomiting even once was nearly impossible.

In fact, even Ellia had tasted something wrong once and never touched the refrigerator again.

“Momo… candy…”

“Yes! Here… ugh!”

Momo, who had been running over, stepped back in horror.

An indescribable rotten smell was emanating from Jinhyeok’s body.

“Are the potion components being expelled through his pores as they digest? How terrible.”

Ellia was now wearing the mask she had seen on the 5th Floor of the Mythic Tower.

This meant the smell coming from Jinhyeok’s body was at the worst level, comparable to the poison fog that had spread through that floor.

Toss. Toss. Toss.

Momo couldn’t get close and was throwing candies from far away.

“I’ll unwrap them for you.”

Ellia picked them up, peeled off the wrappers, and put them in Jinhyeok’s mouth.

“Hehe. How’s that, master? The kindness of an older woman?”

He thought she might be too much older, but he didn’t even have the strength to respond.

Instead of answering, he trembled and barely managed to give a thumbs up.

“I was bitter because no one would drink the potions I made. It’s been rewarding after a long time. So master? What’s your review?”

“Very… good.”

Jinhyeok chewed on the candy and raised both thumbs again.

It wasn’t a lie.

His stomach was still gurgling and his body reeked, but looking at the system window made him grin foolishly.

All stats including strength and stamina had increased by over 40 points each.

Maximum mana had more than doubled from 2,000 to 5,000.

Various resistances had also increased considerably, and it seemed he could endure the 30th Floor area without heat-resistant equipment.

‘There was all kinds of stuff.’

There had also been potions that made you smarter, though they weren’t reflected in stats.

He’d have to try memorizing some English vocabulary later to see the effects.

Anyway.

Swish.

He turned his head to look at Elia Posen, who was still poking him.

An incredible alchemist had joined the party.

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