I’m the Only One With Two Towers - Chapter 80

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Only I Have Two Towers Episode 080

Liars

“By any chance, what was stolen from you was this…”

After saying just one character of the three characters for Imugi, he deliberately paused.

He wanted to test whether what the other party was looking for was really an Imugi.

‘He won’t fall for it.’

Of course, since he threw it out casually, his expectations weren’t high that it would work.

Still, he was a Chinese ranker after all.

He wouldn’t be careless enough to fall for such a low-level probe… Huh?

“!!!!!”

‘It really is the Imugi.’

Ryugai’s eyes widened so much that it made one wonder why they didn’t just roll out.

He thought he might need to support them with his hands.

Anyway, it seemed certain that the thief Ryugai was looking for was Jinhyeok.

‘Ah?’

He swallowed dry saliva.

This meant that Ryugai’s sudden desperate search for the village was because of him.

He checked the situation behind him.

Fortunately, the Tzuyou people who had been captured by Ryugai were safe.

‘I-I need to work hard to make up for the trouble I caused on top of the meal.’

While making this firm resolution.

Ryugai in front was gauging Xiao Chen’s reaction.

Even the government people who came with him were glancing at Xiao Chen.

It seemed that only Ryugai had been looking for the Imugi.

‘There could be various reasons for looking for the Imugi, but it’s probably this.’

Jinhyeok smiled slightly and lowered his voice even more.

“The Elixir of Eternity. I have it.”

Ryugai’s pupils shook greatly once again.

He was so agitated that faint convulsions appeared on his face.

He couldn’t help it.

What he had been desperately searching for nearly two years was right before his eyes.

If it were up to him, he would have subdued him immediately and tortured him to spit it out right away.

But that was impossible right now.

The unexpected uninvited guest, Xiao Chen.

He didn’t know the reason, but he too had come looking for this brat.

He didn’t seem like he would leave just by being brushed off and appeased.

“Huuuuu.”

Ryugai took a quiet deep breath.

He wanted to avoid a collision with Xiao Chen.

An opponent he could never guarantee victory against.

He couldn’t make such a gamble with the Elixir of Eternity right before his nose.

‘Xiao Chen still doesn’t know about the existence of the Imugi and the elixir.’

The information advantage was overwhelmingly on his side.

Moreover, the Korean brat also hadn’t revealed this fact to Xiao Chen.

That meant he too wanted something from this side.

Step.

Was he displeased with the secret meeting between Jinhyeok and Ryugai?

Xiao Chen, who had been standing a little apart, approached.

Now it had become a perfect three-way confrontation.

Heavy silence flowed through the strong blizzard.

Jinhyeok carefully raised his hand while looking back and forth between the two.

It was obvious that neither of them intended to back down.

At this rate, only a meaningless standoff would continue endlessly.

“This may be presumptuous, but may I organize the situation a bit? First, Xiao Chen sir, you came to arrest me, right?”

“That’s right.”

“And Ryugai sir wants what I have.”

Ryugai nodded.

Not missing this, Xiao Chen opened his mouth.

“I’d like to know what that is too.”

Ryugai immediately reacted and glared.

He wondered if this was what it meant for lasers to come out of one’s eyes.

“You’ve become more greedy as you’ve aged. But put that aside for now. If you try to grab other things besides your original purpose, a collision will truly be unavoidable.”

“Do you think I would fear that?”

“I’ll be honest with you. I also think my chances of winning are slim. You must have been steadily climbing the Tower while I was wasting time. However.”

Killing intent flashed in Ryugai’s eyes.

“Even if I can’t kill you, I’m confident I can shatter the rest without leaving anything behind. Including your dojo in Shanghai and all its members.”

“Shandong won’t be safe either.”

“I know. It would be unnecessary sacrifice for both you and me, Xiao Chen sir. That’s why I’m trying to avoid a collision. But let me make it clear once more. If you’re going to be greedier, I won’t avoid it.”

Xiao Chen let out a contemplative sound.

Having watched him for so long, he could tell.

Ryugai’s words just now were more sincere than ever.

Although their relationship was particularly bad, there weren’t only two rankers in China.

If the two of them collapsed on their own, there would be plenty of people who would welcome it with open arms.

“I’ll just take that man.”

“You’ve thought well.”

The Chinese government side also breathed a sigh of relief.

From their perspective too, internal division among ranker-level personnel was unwelcome.

“The blizzard is getting fiercer. Since things seem to be somewhat settled, let’s go down now. We’ll arrest all the members of this village.”

Government official Rumai finally stepped forward to mediate.

The group including Xiao Chen and Ryugai also prepared to return.

“I haven’t said what I want yet though.”

It was as if a pause button had been pressed.

People stopped what they were doing and stared at Jinhyeok.

The message on their faces was identical.

How dare you? Here?

In the middle of the snowy mountains where nothing would leak out no matter what happened.

Jinhyeok was a human who had been with a group of fugitives in such a place.

When he should be crawling desperately, he was talking about wanting something.

Could someone be this bad at reading the room or understanding the situation?

“Speak.”

Ryugai nodded slightly.

Judging by Jinhyeok’s appearance, the Elixir of Eternity was likely in his inventory.

He had to take it out himself.

“Please naturalize all the villagers here to Korea. Every single one without exception. Then I’ll obediently give Ryugai sir what he wants and follow Xiao Chen sir.”

The villagers’ eyes widened.

Only two or three hours had passed since they met.

Jinhyeok had no obligation or loyalty to go this far for them.

“Such nonsense…”

Ryugai stopped Rumai who was about to shout.

After shaking his head lightly, Ryugai looked at Jinhyeok.

“I promise. I’ll get everyone naturalized.”

Jinhyeok smiled at the refreshing answer.

“This is a promise between Xiao Chen, Ryugai, and myself. We’ll serve as guarantors for each other. If one side breaks it, I won’t fulfill my promise either. Is that okay?”

“Sure.”

Ryugai also nodded with a smile.

Honestly, it was beyond absurd—it was almost pitiful.

That Korean brat was under the delusion that he was leading the situation.

‘Once you hand over the potion, there’ll be nothing left to protect you, kid.’

Xiao Chen was also the type of person who would get what he wanted by any means necessary.

Whether Jinhyeok broke his promise or not, he would drag him along even if he had to put a leash on him.

‘Enjoy it while you can. That sweet advantage will only last a moment.’

Ryugai and the government forces turned around with a laugh, followed by Jinhyeok and the Tzuyou people.

Xiao Chen didn’t leave immediately, quietly staring into the village.

There was a huge bonfire that had burned down to embers.

‘It definitely wasn’t visible at first.’

Xiao Chen hadn’t been able to pinpoint the village’s location.

If it hadn’t been for the light that suddenly appeared, he would still be wandering in the blizzard.

Had Ryugai turned off the device that was suppressing the light?

That couldn’t be it.

Both groups had arrived almost simultaneously.

‘No way.’

Xiao Chen frowned as he watched Jinhyeok’s retreating figure.

Had he deliberately called them in?

After thinking for a moment, Xiao Chen spoke.

“Everyone arm yourselves. As discreetly as possible.”

“Are we fighting Ryugai?”

“Nothing’s certain yet. However, there’s a high probability of combat.”

Xiao Chen exhaled quietly.

Ryugai hadn’t noticed, but.

‘What the hell did you do here?’

Xiao Chen had realized it the moment they met.

Jinhyeok’s aura had become ridiculously stronger than when he’d seen him on the plane.

There was no way he would reveal something he’d been intentionally hiding until now.

Though it had been a short time, he had definitely obtained something at Jade Dragon Snow Mountain.

This meant there was a high possibility that what Ryugai wanted no longer existed in this world.

‘Interesting.’

The corners of Xiao Chen’s mouth stretched long.

Even if the world turned upside down, China would never allow their naturalization.

At this point, he was genuinely curious.

Whose palm was this situation really playing out in?

‘It doesn’t matter.’

Xiao Chen took a step forward.

He didn’t care who was the liar or the mastermind.

He was confident.

That in the end, he would be the one smiling with what he wanted in his hands.

Seoul Central Hunter Bureau.

A serious atmosphere flowed through the Personnel Director’s office.

Director Lee Chang-gi, Team Leader Jin Yun-ho, his direct subordinate Yun Mi-ri, Grade 3 Hunters Min Yu-gyeong and Gu In-jun, and even freelancer Cheon Se-yeon.

Those gathered were people who knew Jinhyeok was a Runner.

Everyone was biting their nails while glaring at the monitor.

“Any Pantheon updates?”

Yun Mi-ri, who had been hitting refresh, shook her head.

Jinhyeok’s usual Tower climbing time was midnight.

Even though quite some time had passed since then, the records hadn’t been updated.

Yun Mi-ri, who had been rubbing her chin, cautiously spoke up.

“Isn’t it possible he already climbed but couldn’t set a record? It’s his first time in the 40th floor section. Maybe he wasn’t prepared for the hallucinations.”

“That’s unlikely. Yoo Jin-hyeok is more serious about Tower climbing than anyone. He always gathers information from sites before climbing a floor. If anything, he might be postponing because he judged he wasn’t prepared enough.”

“That could be it.”

Yun Mi-ri let out a deep sigh.

Whatever the case, it would be good to hear news that Jinhyeok was safe.

For now, all they could do was pray he wasn’t hurt.

Ring ring ring.

All eyes turned to Jin Yun-ho’s phone as it started ringing.

“Gasp…!”

Everyone’s mouths fell open at the name that appeared.

“Hello? Yoo Jin-hyeok? Can you hear me?”

# Yes. The signal cuts out a bit, but I can hear you well.

Only then did people lean back on the sofa, stroking their chests in relief.

Of course, this relief didn’t last long.

# I have something to tell you.

People’s mouths fell open at what followed.

Could they secretly prepare naturalization for dozens of people?

“Na-naturalization? From China to Korea?”

He asked again, wondering if he’d heard correctly.

While the opposite case was common, there hadn’t been a single naturalization from China since the advent of Awakening.

# Yes. Production-type workers and combat-type Players above the 30th floor. They’ll depart by ship from Qingdao. They’ll transfer ships at the maritime border between Korea and China. It has to be done without the Chinese government knowing.

Jin Yun-ho looked at Lee Chang-gi.

Lee Chang-gi nodded without even a few seconds of hesitation.

There was nothing to think about.

The naturalization of dozens of Chinese Players.

From their position of always being on the losing end, this was absolutely welcome.

Fortunately, the authority to decide on Player naturalization also rested with them.

“Understood. We’ll prepare according to the time you mentioned.”

# Thank you. I’ll contact you again.

The call ended.

Those sitting in the director’s office looked at each other’s faces.

Everyone had the same question mark drawn on their faces.

What did I just hear?

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