Labyrinth Exploration 101 - Chapter 180
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Labyrinth Exploration 101 Episode 180
Departure(5)
Lee Si-ah watches the live broadcast.
The submarine assembled with tape slowly rises from the bottom of the sewage treatment plant. Seol Ha-woon sleeps peacefully, and driving is Truck’s responsibility.
─Truck: Phew.
The very serious Truck touches its front bumper back and forth. Like wiping sweat.
-What the heck lol
-That guy’s really cute lololol
-Mal-ol’s part is really something different lol
-Pure entertainment GOAT
─Truck: Hey. We’ve arrived.
Truck wakes up Seol Ha-woon in the back. Seol Ha-woon also gets up refreshed and pats the robot.
─Seol Ha-woon: Robot. Let’s get out.
─Robot: Confirmed.
The robot goes outside the submarine first and lifts up Truck and Seol Ha-woon.
─Seol Ha-woon: Robot. Please retrieve this submarine again.
─Robot: Confirmed.
─Truck: Is that necessary?
─Seol Ha-woon: You’ll need it when you go down, Truck. I made a shortcut, so we should use it on the way back too.
─Truck: …Thank you.
Right, they are destined to part ways.
Lee Si-ah feels sad for some reason.
-Ah but I hope they all make it safely
-If it was a team with Im Hae-jun or Lee Jun-ho I’d be anxious, but since it’s Mal-ol I’m just comfortable
-Yeah Truck will definitely survive
Clatter clatter clatter clatter.
Afterwards, Truck leads the way and breaks through the path. They ride the sewage treatment plant elevator and go up to their destination, the casino.
The robot always takes the lead.
─Seol Ha-woon: Good. Very praiseworthy.
─Robot: Beep beep.
The robot seems pleased with the praise.
-Robot and Truck and Seol Ha-woon. Make a short film
-Those who haven’t voted yet, please vote for Mal-ol..
-When will Eldia appear again lol
-I think Ha-woon might be able to hit first place once.
「Den Mexico」
Arriving at Den Mexico casino, they first quickly survey the interior.
[VVIP Exclusive Elevator]
─Truck: This is the elevator that goes to the Hot Line. Can you hack it?
─Seol Ha-woon: No.
As always, Seol Ha-woon found a way.
He identifies that there’s a VVIP membership in the jackpot prizes and uses his hacking skill to raise the probability to 1%.
─Truck: Even 1% will be difficult.
─Seol Ha-woon: I know someone who’s lucky with money.
─Truck: You mean the colleague trapped in the safe?
-Seo Ji-woo lololol
-The real ‘lucky one’ appears
-Mage community says: Seo Ji-woo’s talent seems to be luck
─Truck: The casino ship has a gravity reversal device installed. It’s for riot suppression. Casinos always have that kind of danger.
At Truck’s words, Seol Ha-woon seems lost in thought for a moment.
─Seol Ha-woon: I have a good idea.
He suddenly tears off duct tape and sticks it to the ground.
“…Aha.”
Lee Si-ah, who was watching, also caught on.
Even if gravity is reversed, if you stick your feet to the tape, you won’t fall over.
Truck’s wheels switched with a whirring sound.
─Truck: I don’t need that tape. Just in case, I upgraded myself to be able to walk on the ceiling.
─Seol Ha-woon: Good. Robot. Come here. When gravity reverses, you carry me. I’ll be riding on you.
-Mal-ol-haem is smart
-No but that tape is seriously amazing
-I want to try using that tape too
-It would be a huge hit if sold
Crackle!
Just then, noise sparks from the terminal.
─Terminal: Is anyone there?
─Seol Ha-woon: Huh? You’re Kang Hyeon, right? Can you hear my voice?
─Kang Hyeon: Ha-woon… hyung?
─Seo Ji-woo : What? Seol Ha-woon?!
─Seol Ha-woon : Shh. Listen carefully. We’ll rescue you…
After exchanging the operation details, Seol Ha-woon finishes the tape work and climbs tightly onto the robot’s back.
-Hahaha
-Hahahaha
-No, you’re right though, that’s cute lol
-He’s the oldest guy, but honestly he’s the cutest in Mitamnan these days.
-Stop the old man worship. What’s so good about an old geezer that you’re praising him.
-Mal-ol is still in his late 20s;;
─Truck : Alright. Then I’ll head to the Server Room too.
─Seol Ha-woon : Robot. My life depends on you now.
─Robot : Confirmed
After that, perspective shift.
「Politan Train」
This time it’s Kate’s party. They’ve already passed through the Theme Park and arrived at some Train Station.
─James : Politan Train. It’s a train that leads to Cosmos Central. I can operate it.
─Kate : We can sneak aboard?
─James : That’s right. But we can’t make a commotion. There will be some zombies inside the train…
─Yoon Hwa-rim : Just trust me!
Yoon Hwa-rim thumps her chest and forms a ‘Silence Bubble’ that envelops the five people. It’s a pitch-black smoke screen that prevents sound from leaking out.
They can see outside from within, but outsiders can’t see inside.
-Wow isn’t that a super high-level formula?
-For real, Yoon Hwa-rim is elite too
-That’s a master’s level technique though ㄷㄷ Isn’t Yoon Hwarim only 21..
─Yoon Hwa-rim : I can’t maintain it for too long. This thing devours magic power.
─James : Yes. Let’s go.
The party moves quietly as one body. They board the train, advance through the Corridor avoiding contact with zombies as much as possible, and reach the Control Room.
There’s one zombie sitting in the conductor’s seat, but Jo Woon pierces its heart from behind and Kate sets its entire body on fire.
-Seems faster than James Mal-ol’s side
-Kate’s party average would just crush most active explorers
-Isn’t this the strongest party in current Mitamnan?
Kuuuuuung!
When James activates the train with the launch code, zombies wake up and charge at them.
─James : Just prevent them from entering the Engine Room! We’ll shake off all the tails behind us!
─Lee Jun-ho : Confirmed.
Everyone switches to combat mode and blocks the zombie onslaught.
Chiiiiiiik!
The connections to the other train cars are severed. James drives only the Engine Room alone.
─James : Departure!
Kraaaaa! Kraaaaa!
Countless zombies cling on. Mutant zombies shoot tentacles too, but Lee Jun-ho and Jo Woon are practically invincible. They cut them all down with Long Sword and Spear Formation.
The two are busy cutting down enemies when they exchange glances and chuckle. It’s a smile of mutual recognition.
-Both have long reach so zombies can’t even touch them
-Mainland’s #1 pick lol
-Every time Zhao Yun appears, Weibo’s trending search explodes lololol
-Top Swordsman, top Warrior.
-Don’t you count Kang Hyeon as a Swordsman?
-Kang Hyeon feels like a hybrid
-Put them together and you get Ganghyeon ㅋㅋ
-The guy above is really acting like a fucking idiot lol
─James : Phew. We’re in safe territory now.
James smiles with relief while watching the passing scenery.
─James : We’ll be crossing quite a few hulls. It’s not much for a guide, but let me explain. Please eat while listening.
James takes out a food bag, and they begin an intermission mukbang.
「Den Mexico」
The operation is also prepared at Seol Ha-woon and Kang Hyeon’s Casino.
─Seol Ha-woon : Begin.
Thud!
The moment gravity reverses, the Safe door opens.
Eldia’s party uses Seo Ji-woo’s rope and plants their feet firmly on the Lobby laid out like a Track.
─Seol Ha-woon : Over here.
Seol Ha-woon, riding on the robot, calls to them. Both Seol Ha-woon and Seo Ji-woo have the same ponytail hairstyle.
-Those two really look alike
-Even doing their hair like that lol
-Don’t you think their faces are kinda similar too?
-For real they’re like actual siblings lol
─Seol Ha-woon : Start right away.
Seo Ji-woo pulls the Slot Machine.
Ding ding ding ding—
The rolling slot machine. It’s too noisy.
Kaaaaaaah!
The zombies naturally hear that sound too.
[ ◆ ◇ ◆ ]
Coins go ting ting ting ting!
The atmosphere becomes urgent.
Lee Si-ah gripped the Hangolchi Chicken Leg tightly.
The mutant zombies that had swarmed in attack Seo Ji-woo, but Kang Hyeon and Seol Ha-woon protect her.
Ding ding ding ding-
[ ■ ■ ■ ]
[ ■ ★ ■ ]
[ ★ ♬ ♬ ]
[ ■ ♬ ■ ]
─Seo Ji-woo : Is this actually going to work?!
─Seol Ha-woon : I believe in you.
It’s tense. Lee Si-ah’s breathing quickens as she watches. The chicken leg in her hand dangles.
-Fuck this is so suffocating
-No way this works right?
-Is this even possible with luck?
-Ah I can’t breathe
-Please really don’t get eliminated
[ ◆ ７ ◆ ]
[ ７ ７ ◆ ]
[ ■ ★ ■ ]
[ ★ ♬ ♬ ]
─Seo Ji-woo : Ah shit!
[ ７ ● ◆ ]
[ ◆ ◆ ◇ ]
─Seo Ji-woo : Come out please….
The moment Seo Ji-woo concentrated and pulled the lever down hard again.
[ ７ ７ ７ ]
─Seo Ji-woo : It worked, it worked!
[ Slot Machine #317, Jackpot! ]
[ Congratulations. ]
[ Clap clap clap clap clap ]
The zombies go even more berserk. Seo Ji-woo throws the VVIP Card she received to Truck.
Truck swiftly rushes over and activates the VVIP Elevator!
[ Security check in progress ]
[ …Temporary VVIP Membership confirmed ]
[ JACKPOT confirmed ]
─Seol Ha-woon : Robot. Let’s go.
─Robot : Confirmed.
The moment everyone stepped into the elevator, stepping on the tape.
Thud!
Gravity is restored again. The zombies on the ceiling come crashing down.
[Cable inspection before operation]
─Seol Ha-woon : From now on, exactly 10 seconds.
Kraaaaaaah!
From Lee Si-ah’s perspective, the zombies are right in front of them. No matter how she thinks about it, there isn’t enough time.
Just as Kang Hyeon was about to take a step forward.
─Robot : The elevator requires 13 more seconds to operate.
Suddenly, the robot steps forward.
Thud! Thud!
Its titanium legs stand firmly.
Everyone looks at the robot’s back.
─Robot : Protecting Agent Seol Ha-woon.
“…Ah.”
Suddenly, solemn background music plays. Close-ups of Seol Ha-woon and Truck’s expressions.
Seol Ha-woon quietly bites his lip, and Truck’s front bumper curves sadly.
The robot seems to smile as it looks back at them, then glares at the zombies again.
─Seol Ha-woon : …Right.
Seol Ha-woon nods.
For the robot, that’s enough.
Kraaaaaaah——!
The robot spreads both arms to block the rushing zombie horde, and the elevator doors slowly close.
─Robot : Agent… Seol Ha-woon… protect….
The robot is violently destroyed and slowly stops. Even so, its back figure blocking the zombies until the very end is the last thing they see….
Thud!
-Ah tears are welling up a bit
-Our robot friend..
-Mal-ol-haem’s building up quite the story
-Don’t go ㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅜㅜ
-Why are you doing this to me
-No wayㅠㅠㅠㅠ
-It’s nothing special but you’re being so dramatic ㅠㅠㅠㅠ please don’t cry ㅠㅠㅠㅠ
-Sigh..
KakaoTalk was in chaos. Si-ah also wiped the corners of her eyes for no reason.
─Seol Ha-woon: …You did well.
─Truck: You were the best robot I’ve ever seen.
Whirrrr.
Inside the ascending elevator. Now it was time to face each other and introduce themselves.
─Eldia: How fascinating. I only heard you were a malfunctioning robot… Oh right, I’m Eldia.
Then, Seol Ha-woon and Eldia face each other. Their gazes lock in slow motion for a moment.
-Their art styles kind of match somehow
-Mal-ol-haem’s skin is fucking white
-Damn, saying their art styles match with a Labyrinth Person
-So this is why explorers who come out of World Labyrinth get psychological treatment;;
-Cut it out, does Jemal-ol have time to be distracted by a Labyrinth Person?
Falling in love with Labyrinth People. That kind of experience is apparently common for explorers.
Surely Seol Ha-woon wouldn’t do that.
“…Let’s not be suspicious.”
Si-ah shook her head vigorously.
Meanwhile, they reached the Casino VVIP Area, the secret room.
─Eldia: The hotline is here. It’s an inter-hull tram.
A tram that looked like a bus. Eldia was about to go right away, but.
─Seol Ha-woon: Before that, let’s do some farming. We came all the way to the VVIP room after all.
Eldia seemed to hesitate, but soon smiled and nodded.
─Eldia: Alright then.
Wow, she’s incredibly pretty. Her beauty made me gasp in admiration without realizing it.
[Today too, I take a step forward.]
Mid-episode commercial. This time it was Lee Jun-ho’s narration.
[I walk a path no one can understand.]
Rustle. Lee Jun-ho’s back view wearing steel boots. He definitely had presence.
If you had to pick the greatest advantage of the swordsman Lee Jun-ho’s appearance, it would definitely be his frame.
Kang Hyeon is Kang Hyeon and Seol Ha-woon is Seol Ha-woon, but Lee Jun-ho’s shoulders are abnormally broad.
[That is who I am.]
Lee Jun-ho appears in close-up. He sits on a throne and glares at the camera.
[Throne of Days. Pre-order now.]
Ding.
Then several notifications came to Si-ah. They were angry feeds from the haters.
│Labyrinth Person glorification controversy. Seol Ha-woon, strange chemistry with Labyrinth Person Eldia?│
└The show isn’t even over and they’re writing this kind of article, seriously
“Are these reporters crazy.”
Why are they writing articles during the live broadcast?
Don’t delete and run after it ends, watch until the end, please!
* * *
「Cosmos Ship A Sector」
─Seol Ha-woon: Truck. Try looking around here once.
After the commercial break, Seol Ha-woon’s party, having finished farming in the Casino VVIP area, reached A Sector.
─Truck: Right. I was already eyeing the parts anyway.
─Eldia: Parts?
─Truck: Ah. Yes. Well… I’m actually…
─Eldia: Yes. I think I understand what you mean. Follow me.
Truck follows Eldia around, and Eldia gets him everything he wants.
Truck looks like he’s gained the whole world.
─Seol Ha-woon: Congratulations. Is this your escape after 3 years?
─Truck: Right. After 3 years, finally…
And then, Seol Ha-woon says.
─Seol Ha-woon: Truck. Then go back now.
Truck stops and looks up at Seol Ha-woon.
Emotions ripple through KakaoTalk too.
-ㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠ
-ㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠ
-Ah damn, making me cry lol I should block everyone.
-Ah..
-He’s really sending them off coldly… But this is right
-Jemallot’s heart hoping Truck stays safe..
-This.young.person.seems.to.have.really.good.character.
─Seol Ha-woon : This is my last gift.
He hacks a nearby vending machine and fills the bundle to the brim until the very end.
─Truck : …Thank you.
A short answer. Mixed with trembling as he holds back tears.
─Seol Ha-woon : Yes. Please think of it as compensation for mutual trust.
─Eldia : Wait a moment. This is a temporary card. I’ve copied the supervisor authority, so you should be able to return safely the way you came.
Eldia also hands a card to Truck.
─Truck : The supervisor really is an angel.
─Seol Ha-woon : Did you perhaps come from heaven?
Even that Seol Ha-woon looks at Eldia with admiration.
Afterward, Truck goes outside the gate and waves his robot arm.
─Truck : Thank you. Seol Ha-woon.
─Seol Ha-woon : Yes. Ms. Julione. Please succeed in your return mission as well.
The gate closes, and Truck departs from Seol Ha-woon.
The expression on Seol Ha-woon’s face as he sends off that truck….
Kate watched it.
He had experienced something like that.
Meanwhile, she felt like she had fallen into a bit of a rut.
Perhaps it was because too many excessive things had poured in all at once during ‘that labyrinth’.
The daily life after that day was somewhat colorless.
“….”
Kate feels like she’s starting to understand Seol Ha-woon little by little.
He doesn’t trust people easily.
But once he trusts someone, he definitely trusts them.
He definitely protects them.
Also, he never treats people with malice.
There is no malice in him. Only righteousness exists.
That is Kate’s conclusion.
On the other hand, Kate had treated him only with malice. She wasn’t rational.
“Is Seol Ha-woon… an expert when it comes to sequences?”
She asked someone.
“Yes. He’s very high-ranking. Most sequence users are inexperienced. Even I haven’t reached a high level. I stopped because I was afraid.”
Mage Kim Se-jin. Kate had invited him as a private instructor.
“But Seol Ha-woon is different. He continues to move forward. Using his lifespan as collateral. Perhaps now….”
His body might be in a state where it wouldn’t be strange if he died at any moment.
He swallowed those latter words.
“Seol Ha-woon still carries unfinished business in his heart. For the sake of comrades he cannot forget.”
Kate nodded.
She now tries to learn.
How to understand righteousness. How to properly establish principles within herself.
“More than that, I didn’t expect Ms. Kate to want sequences. Is Seol Ha-woon your role model?”
Kate chuckled.
Not at all. No one can be my role model.
“I am myself. Nothing more, nothing less.”
“Oh?”
Then Kim Se-jin smiled and clapped.
“That’s a good answer. In the end, that’s the truth. I cannot become more than myself. The person who endlessly holds onto that ‘self’….”
He pointed at the TV.
“Is right there.”
Seol Ha-woon. Kate raised her eyebrows.
“The editing makes it look like he’s obsessed with some Labyrinth People.”
“Don’t insult him. That’s malicious editing.”
Kim Se-jin became serious.
“Insult?”
“Yes. I’m the Great King Caterpillar. I’m famous even among the Snow Removal Team.”
He proudly crossed his arms. His expression also became solemnly dignified.
“Ah….”
To Kate, it looked like a Pomeranian striking a wolf pose.
“Has ‘caterpillar’ completely settled as a fan name?”
“Cute, right? Much better than slave.”
Kate frowned.
“It’s not slave, it’s butler.”
“Oh right.”
Kim Se-jin chuckled and snapped his fingers. Kate also straightened her posture.
Since they had rested briefly, it was time to train again.
But before that.
“Do you think Seol Ha-woon could become a mage?”
Kate’s pure curiosity. Kim Se-jin nodded without hesitation.
“I’m certain. If he just stays alive, he’ll stand atop Mount Tai.”
It was an answer that made her too jealous.
Kind Kim Se-jin added some after-service.
“Ms. Kate, the same goes for you.”
Ding! Just then Kim Se-jin’s phone rang. His eyes widened.
“Oh.”
“What now?”
“You know Kim Du-gyeom? That school violence punk. News just came up in the Snow Removal Team chat….”
Kim Se-jin licked his lips with a face that looked extremely entertained. Like a puppy that found a snack.
“The trial is over, so the duel video between Seol Ha-woon and Kim Du-gyeom will be released soon.”
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