I’m the Only One With Two Towers - Chapter 86

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Only I Have Two Towers Episode 086

End of the Day

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[You have cleared the Area Between 40th and 51st Floors!]

[Player Yoo Jin-hyeok’s level increases!]

[Player Yoo Jin-hyeok’s level increases!]

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[You have reached Level 74!]

[All stats increase by 10 simultaneously! Maximum mana increases to 22,000!]

[Black Knight Order Commander Seira Kinketon’s level increases! Current level: 126]

[Yodel Ranger Corps Vice-Captain Kancheo’s level increases! Current level: 89]

[Immortal Dalk Castro’s level increases! Current level: 99]

[Greedy Collector Momo’s level increases! Current level: 92]

[Star Alchemist Elia Posen’s experience increases! Current experience: 80%]

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Jinhyeok stared at the floating messages.

He had gained 4 levels, so why was this?

He felt somewhat underwhelmed.

‘Dopamine really is scary.’

He couldn’t deny it.

His brain had been pickled in dopamine from the last Imugi Achievement collecting spree.

He’d need some detox time for a while.

‘I only managed this much thanks to the compression scroll.’

If he had climbed normally from the 40th to 50th floors one by one, he probably wouldn’t have even gained 4 levels.

The average level of players climbing this section was 30 to 40.

For level 70 Jinhyeok, this section didn’t provide enough experience for leveling up.

‘Is this the biggest harvest?’

He lowered his gaze to stare at the black knight’s armor fragment.

The quest starting item that would jump Seira’s grade from Epic to Legendary.

Though it came with the prerequisite of quest completion, the reward was absurd.

In terms of overall power increase alone, it was incomparable to everything he’d received during the Imugi incident combined.

Seira’s current level was 126.

This would boost her to level 201, the minimum level for Legendary, in one go.

That was separate from the ability unlocks that came with the grade upgrade.

Jinhyeok swallowed dryly as he looked at Seira, who was maintaining her sword.

She was already this strong now, so how much more of a monster would she become upon reaching Legendary?

‘Will she become the Dragon Slayer I saw in that first memory?’

His heart began to race.

Seira’s growth also meant Player Yoo Jin-hyeok’s growth.

The skills and abilities he could engrave on Blank Cards would increase dramatically.

Of course, the power increase for the entire party went without saying.

After briefly envisioning a hopeful future, he looked around.

Seira, Dark, Ellia, and Kancheo were maintaining their equipment.

He couldn’t see Momo, their housekeeper.

“Where’s Momo?”

Kancheo, who had been looking around, pointed in one direction with his tiny finger.

“Over there!”

Momo was moving busily in the distance.

It seemed to be taking a while because there were so many Demon Knight Army members.

‘Go Momo.’

He wanted to help, but Greedy Collector Momo disliked it.

When someone without the Nimble Hands trait picked things up, the grade of accessories would drop.

“Let’s make some hot cocoa for when Momo comes.”

“Good idea! I want some too!”

He placed water and a pot over the campfire.

While waiting for the water to boil, Jinhyeok walked over to Seira’s side.

Seira, who had been wiping blood from her sword, looked up.

“Master, today’s battle was excellent.”

Seira smiled.

Since she performed beyond what he had taught her, it was deeply rewarding from a teacher’s perspective.

“And about that armor fragment you showed me earlier… I’m not sure. I don’t know why it suddenly appeared or whose armor it is.”

“It is from the Black Knight Order, right?”

“Yes. It’s probably made of the same material as what I wear.”

Jinhyeok rubbed his chin.

Given how outrageous the reward was, there was a high probability that the quest clear conditions would be equally absurd.

He had wanted to gather as much information as possible and start carefully in case there was a time limit.

But since even Seira couldn’t think of anything, it seemed difficult to obtain more information.

Whether it turned out to be porridge or rice, he’d have to start boldly as soon as they got out.

“I am curious though. What paths did those who were with me walk after leaving the knight order?”

Perhaps some old memories had surfaced.

A faint smile appeared on Seira’s lips.

“Momo has arrived!”

Just then, Momo arrived at the campfire, raising her hand high.

It seemed to have been quite an intense collecting session.

Her entire body was covered in blood and flesh.

He quickly took out a wet cloth and wiped Momo’s face.

“I couldn’t bring the longswords because they were too heavy!”

Even Plix’s subspace bag wasn’t without limitations.

Individual items couldn’t be stored if they exceeded a certain volume or weight.

“Good job. They were chipped and worn out anyway.”

Kalistah’s longsword had not only enormous size but also insane weight reaching hundreds of kilograms.

It wasn’t worth taking along.

After seating Momo to one side, he handed her some cocoa.

Slurp.

“Delicious!”

Momo smiled brightly while skillfully taking out cookies to eat.

Kancheo, who had quickly run over, also received a cookie and popped it into his mouth.

Jinhyeok likewise munched on a cookie while plopping down on the ground.

He looked up at the sky and let out a long breath.

From Jade Dragon Snow Mountain to the current Tower of Despair.

He could confidently say it.

This had been the longest day he’d ever experienced in his life.

He looked at his friends, who were now each holding cookies and munching away.

“Let’s rest a bit when we get out.”

“I agree! I’m getting sleepy somehow!”

“Momo’s arms hurt too.”

He reached out and massaged housekeeper Momo’s arms.

Such tiny and chubby little arms.

Yet how can he be so reliable despite everything.

[Would you like to exit the Tower of Despair?]

After confirming that his friends had finished all the snacks and cocoa, he nodded.

It was time to end the long day.

Seoul Central Player Hunter Bureau.

Despite the late hour, heated discussions were taking place in the conference room.

A strategy meeting about the increasingly rapid transition speeds and the top floor updates that had suddenly stopped.

‘I should have gone with Jinhyeok when he left.’

Cheon Se-yeon, occupying one of the seats, squeezed her eyes shut.

She had unnecessarily lingered around and ended up being dragged into this meeting.

But it was impossible to escape now.

The meeting content was quite serious, and all the high-ranking executives from the Central Hunter Bureau had gathered.

Han Ji-won, the Strategic Operations Director who was presenting, pointed to the monitor.

“Currently, the highest clear floor we’ve confirmed is the 92nd floor.”

Hunter Bureau Chief Kang Young-hun let out a contemplative sound.

“I think it was the 92nd floor during our last meeting too. Has no one been able to break through?”

“Yes. We haven’t been able to progress beyond that point.”

“What about Players who climb the Tower quietly without reporting? The actual clear floor might be higher than what’s officially known.”

“That would be ideal, but we can’t bet our future on uncertainties. It’s proper to assume that monsters will appear starting from the 93rd floor transition.”

“If a 93rd floor transition occurs, can we stop it?”

“We can stop it. However, based on records from various countries about the 93rd floor and information from the Tower Site, it won’t be smooth sailing.”

Outside the Tower, Players receive nerfs based on their synchronization rate.

Meanwhile, monsters regenerate without any nerfs, so the subjugation difficulty inevitably skyrockets.

Kang Young-hun frowned and nodded.

“Who are the Players that seem capable of clearing the 93rd floor before a transition appears?”

“Currently, the rankers clearing floors in the 90s and Hunter Cheon Se-yeon who is attending this meeting.”

People’s gazes focused on Cheon Se-yeon.

After clearing the 83rd floor with Jinhyeok’s help last time, Se-yeon had climbed all the way to the 88th floor in one go.

She had been stuck there for a while, taking time to adapt.

“I’m truly sorry that we always seem to burden you, Hunter Cheon Se-yeon.”

When there really seemed to be no other option, it was possible to request dispatch from other countries.

But that was only a last resort.

In a world where Players had become a nation’s most important asset.

They were already busy climbing their own country’s Tower, yet would use precious tickets for other nations.

Since the probability of things going wrong in that process couldn’t be ignored, astronomical compensation was needed for dispatch.

“Not at all. I’m just doing what needs to be done.”

“We’ll continue to do our best to support you. If you need anything, please don’t hesitate to ask.”

“Thank you.”

As a brief silence settled over the conference room.

Lee Chang-gi, the Personnel Director sitting with Jin Yun-ho, raised his hand.

“There’s one more. A Player we expect might be capable of clearing the 93rd floor.”

People’s gazes shifted toward Lee Chang-gi.

Han Ji-won looked at Lee Chang-gi with a tilted head.

“Who is it? Was there a Player I failed to identify?”

“It’s a Player you all know. The Honorable Stair Climber.”

“The Runner? That Player should have just cleared the 40th floor.”

Han Ji-won pushed up her glasses.

“According to rumors, Director Lee Chang-gi and Team Leader Jin Yun-ho know the Runner’s identity, right? And you’re in contact with them.”

“Is that really true?”

“Yes, Chief.”

“Did you scout them for the Hunter Bureau?”

“That’s not the case. We’ve received a promise that they won’t naturalize to other countries or join other organizations. The Runner personally doesn’t want to belong anywhere.”

“So who is it? The Runner?”

“That’s something I can’t reveal at this stage. It’s a secret project under the Director’s discretion.”

Kang Young-hun didn’t ask any further.

That was authority he had personally granted to each Director.

However, Strategic Operations Director Han Ji-won didn’t seem inclined to stop here.

She had been waiting for this opportunity.

“A person who isn’t affiliated with the Hunter Bureau and can’t clearly reveal their identity. All we have are verbal and written promises that could fall apart at any time, right?”

“That’s about right.”

“But aren’t you providing excessive support? You gave them a 50 billion won Plix subspace bag, didn’t you? In that process, the promising prospect Jo Gang-tae fell behind.”

“We didn’t make him fall behind. He collapsed on his own.”

“It wouldn’t have happened if you’d given the Plix bag according to the original contract.”

Lee Chang-gi shrugged.

“If you put it that way, it’s not completely unrelated.”

“I even heard you supported them with a house in Hannam-dong.”

“We only supported the monthly rent deposit. By the way, you have sharp ears. We tried to keep it secret, but you heard about everything.”

“It seems like you’re being too secretive. They’ve only just cleared the 40th floor, yet you claim they might be able to clear the 93rd floor that even current rankers are struggling with. Are you planning to receive more support with such absurd claims? I seriously suspect there might be some personal connection.”

“You must have seen the Pantheon that gets updated daily, right?”

“Those are lower floors, below the 40th floor.”

“There was someone like that in the Hunter Bureau too. Someone who still says such things.”

“Are you being sarcastic?”

“No. Then let me ask again. Is there anyone among the current rankers? Someone who updated the Pantheon to that extent in those sections?”

“Well, I certainly didn’t.”

Se-yeon drew a bright smile.

Han Ji-won, grinding her teeth, looked at Kang Young-hun.

“As Strategic Operations Director, I would like to formally raise an objection. The support for the Runner, who isn’t even affiliated with the Hunter Bureau, not only deviates from existing precedent but is at a biased level. Either bring him to the Hunter Bureau or special management is needed.”

Since it was a reasonable argument, Chief Kang Young-hun was letting out a contemplative sound when.

Ding!

The executives’ phones began to ring.

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