Labyrinth Exploration 101 - Chapter 287

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Labyrinth Exploration 101 Episode 287

Can You Hear The Music(4)

“Ji-woo is so sweet.”

Lee Si-ah smiled as she watched the scene between Ji-woo and Hae-jun.

They’re both adorable. Even though the world praises them as geniuses and whatnot, the fact that they’re ultimately kids in their early twenties shows in moments like this.

Except for Seol Ha-woon, of course.

This life game isn’t as dramatic as other labyrinths, but perhaps because of that, the human side of the explorers stands out even more.

─Seol Ha-woon: ….

Meanwhile, back to Seol Ha-woon. Lee Si-ah quickly focused her attention.

Knock knock.

He knocks on the door to Professor Arcal’s office.

─Arcal: Come in.

When he opens the door and enters, Arcal greets him with a rather sulky expression.

─Arcal: What is it?

─Seol Ha-woon: Professor Arcal. The enemy’s stronghold will be identified soon.

-The other kids are living their lives while this guy is obsessed with war

-He’s preparing for war all by himself lol

-Don’t you understand Seol Ha-woon’s heart? This is how he keeps the other kids safe

-Je Mal-ol is a psychopath~~

─Arcal: Is that so.

─Seol Ha-woon: Yes. The preparations are complete, but… this is the final cost.

Seol Ha-woon presents documents to Arcal.

The number is 7 million caring.

─Seol Ha-woon: Please give it to me.

-Now he’s openly asking for it lololol

-Finally?

-Oh Seol Ha-woon is making tons of money too

-7 million lololol

-Im Hae-jun got 6 million robbed by Seo Ji-woo, so isn’t this almost neck and neck?

-Kang Hyeon’s team made a lot too but they have to split it so maybe not enough

─Arcal: …Tsk.

“Huh?”

But Arcal’s expression doesn’t look good.

─Arcal: Tsk.

He keeps making tsk-tsk sounds. Seol Ha-woon quietly observes him.

─Arcal: Tsk. Tsk. Tsk.

-Why is Hae-jun acting like that?

-Isn’t he asking him to ask what’s wrong?

-He wants him to ask what’s going on lololol

-Lolololol ah lololol

-This guy is surprisingly cute too

─Arcal: Tsk.

─Seol Ha-woon: …What’s the matter?

─Arcal: Ah. A restaurant opened nearby. I had my family’s servant try to make a reservation, but…

Arcal immediately spills everything like rapid fire as if he’d been waiting for this.

-Lololololol

-Lolololololol

-Lol he’s tattling right away

-Him snitching to Seol Ha-woon is just fucking hilarious lol

-Wow he’s really a simple person lololol

─Seol Ha-woon: They said no.

─Arcal: Right. They said they must follow the order or something. Insolent bastards. That entire road belongs to the Demonians.

─Seol Ha-woon: Yes. What’s the name of the restaurant?

Arcal silently shows him a photo. It’s a picture taken to show the restaurant’s sign.

Hyeon’S Kitchen

Hyeon’s Kitchen. Seol Ha-woon smiles.

─Seol Ha-woon: …I’ll try making a reservation myself.

─Arcal: Would that be possible?

─Seol Ha-woon: It seems they don’t properly understand Arcal Demonian’s dignity. I’ll go and persuade them well.

Afterwards, Seol Ha-woon rushes straight to Hyeon’s Kitchen.

─Seol Ha-woon: Hey there.

Late at night. He waves to the trio who have already closed for business and are cleaning up.

─Yoon Hwa-rim: We’re closed… Huh? Mal-ol oppa!

─Lee Jong-soo: Hyung-nim!

─Kang Hyeon: Hyung?

The three people warmly welcome Seol Ha-woon.

─Seol Ha-woon: So you were here.

Seol Ha-woon smiles brightly. A rare burst of laughter from Je Mal-ol. The camera captures his image in large, sweeping shots.

He’s also happy to see his colleagues.

-Wow..

-They’ve gotten close..

-Wow, I didn’t know Seol Ha-woon could be like that

-He’s secretly affectionate.. but that affection only applies to allies.. though he’d probably abandon allies too if things go wrong..

-This guy’s really like an onion. He looks like a boy whenever he smiles.

-You’re absolutely right, damn, this is driving me crazy lol

Seol Ha-woon is two-faced. When expressionless, he seems like an endlessly terrifying killer, but when he smiles, a boyish charm blooms. It’s probably because he possesses that kind of clear smile where his eyes, nose, and mouth all smile together.

─Seol Ha-woon : I’d like to make a reservation.

─Yoon Hwa-rim : Oh, of course! But I guess the rumors have spread even to you, oppa~? Well, we have been doing pretty well~

The trio recounts their small business success story. Like younger siblings bragging to their big brother.

─Seol Ha-woon : You’ve worked hard. I’ll see you tomorrow then.

─Kang Hyeon : Yes.

─Lee Jong-soo : Yes!

After listening to his younger colleagues’ stories, Seol Ha-woon returns to school.

─Erica : ….

This time it’s a tutoring study room.

Erica. A Labyrinth People student is solving a problem that Seol Ha-woon gave her.

─Erica : Does solving this problem actually help?

It seems extremely difficult, as her expression is slightly pouty.

─Seol Ha-woon : Problems, you see. The purpose isn’t simply to solve them.

Seol Ha-woon says while tapping his problem sheets.

─Seol Ha-woon : What’s important is what you can learn from the process. I still lack the ability to fully explain my intuition, but I’ve created these problems to break down how intuition works.

It’s a teacher moment. Erica and the students look at him and nod.

-Somehow feels like a commercial break is coming up lol

-Really a mage whose intuition surpasses theory.. that’s rare

-Look at Seolha a lot while she’s still alive lol

-The crazy bastard above, do you want to get sued

-These days there are fucking tons of kids who don’t know shit but talk about sequences and whatnot, discussing Seol Ha-woon’s lifespan.

-I’m so fucking grateful that Haun is worried about my health for real lol

─Seol Ha-woon : You can gain learning from this problem. Definitely.

Erica focuses her gaze on the problem sheet again. The camera also fills the frame with that paper.

And then….

Magic Hat!

We’re selling Seol Ha-woon’s formula problem collection.

Enjoy the brainstorming problems created directly by Seol Ha-woon.

It’s a commercial break.

“They’re selling problem books too?”

Lee Si-ah reflexively pulled out her smartphone and suddenly became curious.

What is Seol Ha-woon doing right now?

Craaaash——

The impact is dull. We’re rolling around inside the ship’s cabin.

“Uweeeeek!”

Jin Yu-ha vomited into a bucket.

“Ha-woon, I don’t think we can film this-“

Kim A-rang also couldn’t hold it in and retched into the same bucket as Jin Yu-ha.

I was used to motion sickness, but the pain in my leg was quite bothersome.

“If we wait a little, it should calm down.”

Magic disasters also work like typhoons. That means there’s an eye of the storm.

If we can just get there, we can escape this motion sickness hell.

“…Guweeeeeeek!”

A hearty sound was heard. This time it was Lee Je-hoon’s vomit.

“Guweeeeeeeeek──.”

He’s practically vomiting blood.

“What kind of zombie….”

Lee Si-ah finished ordering Seol Ha-woon’s problem book.

Of course, I’m not a mage, but as a fan, I have a duty to purchase all merchandise.

Hyeon’S Kitchen

Meanwhile, Seol Ha-woon arrived at Hyeon’S Kitchen with Arkal.

─Seol Ha-woon : Please wait a moment. I’ll go speak with them first.

─Arkal : Sure.

Arkal’s expression in the limousine’s back seat is shown in close-up. He has an extremely expectant face while looking at the restaurant sign.

-Hahahaha

-Uncle

-He really does look like Lim Haejun lmao hahaha

-LMAOOOOOOO this guy also has a squirrel face LMAOOOOOOOOO

Seol Ha-woon first explains to the Hyeon’s Kitchen members, and Arkal enters the long-awaited restaurant with his noble companions.

─Nobleman 1 : Ah~ Duke Imenter also said weekend evenings are difficult. Thanks to Professor Arkal, we’re enjoying luxury.

Brief scenes of the nobles’ dinner continue in short segments.

─Arkal: Hahahaha.

─Nobleman 2: As expected of Professor Arkal.

─Arkal: Hahahaha.

Arkal smiles as he receives praise from the nobles.

After finishing their meal, on the way back to the Demonian Mansion.

Seol Ha-woon is driving, and Arkal in the back seat has a flushed expression.

─Arkal: Seol Ha-woon. These days, I think I’m quite fortunate.

-Suddenly?

-Hahahaha

-hahahahaha that’s so random

─Arkal: That you came to me…

Seol Ha-woon smiles softly. It’s such a heartwarming atmosphere.

─Arkal: Though of course it’s thanks to me distributing knowledge.

-Hahahaha

-In the end, it’s Jideok again hahahaha

-The character is fucking amazing lol hahahahaha

-If he existed in real life, I’d probably grow fond of him

-He’s just lucky Im Hae-jun

─Seol Ha-woon: We’ve arrived.

Upon arriving at the mansion, servants support Arkal.

─Arkal: Thank you for your hard work.

─Seol Ha-woon: Yes.

Seol Ha-woon moves to Professor Arkal’s workshop, walking with his walking stick.

In that place which has now become Seol Ha-woon’s exclusive workshop,

──Snap.

He snaps his fingers.

An enormous magic formula appears, emitting blue light. It’s a massive formula that fills the entire spacious workshop.

-Gasp

-What the hell;

-Wow

-He really made a nuclear bomb

-Shit; shouldn’t he be arrested for this?

-If it wasn’t for Seolha-un, this would’ve caused controversy lol

However, it’s not clearly visible and appears hazy as if covered in fog. It’s probably the production crew’s mosaic.

Knock knock-

A knocking sound.

Seol Ha-woon opens the door.

─Seol Ha-woon: …Come in.

─Silo: Yes.

It’s Silo. As soon as he enters, he’s amazed.

─Silo: Wow. It’s really… like magic.

─Seol Ha-woon: I’ll be able to burn those bastards to ashes in an instant.

The silent workshop. Seol Ha-woon quietly looks at him.

Silo trusts Seol Ha-woon, but Seol Ha-woon doesn’t seem to at all.

─Seol Ha-woon: By the way. Do you know what magic this school is keeping?

─Silo: Yes. I know.

Seol Ha-woon asks with his eyes. What is that magic?

─Silo: A door.

─Seol Ha-woon: A door?

─Silo: Yes. It’s a door. To open that door requires tremendous magic power. With one person’s magic power, it’s absolutely impossible…

Silo smiles sadly.

─Silo: It’s a door that connects dimensions.

-Dimensions?

-What’s with this worldview again

-If it connects dimensions, does that mean it connects that labyrinth with our world?

-lol stop with the delusions

-Holy shit

-But Silo looks really kind

Then Seol Ha-woon hands something to Silo. It’s an orb ice cream.

─Silo: Oh, thank you.

─Seol Ha-woon: …Why are they trying to complete that magic? What do they want to do by opening a dimensional gate?

─Silo: According to what they claim… this dimension. That is, the world we live in will soon be destroyed.

Seol Ha-woon’s expression hardened instantly.

“Whoa.”

Lee Si-ah also opened her mouth in shock. The chat window went crazy too.

-What the fuck

-Is this for real?

-Wait, this isn’t WWE, it’s UFC

-Wow I just got goosebumps

-What the hell is this?

-Is this real?

─Silo : Cross dimensions to overthrow the natives and take their place… It’s hard to believe. They’re cultists.

-Shit this is real

-Do they also recognize that world as a labyrinth?

-Ah fuck this gives me chills

Seol Ha-woon stares intently at Silo.

─Seol Ha-woon : What if that were true?

Silo makes a strange expression for a moment, but soon chuckles and says this.

─Silo : Even if it were true, what meaning would there be in living like that? We don’t want to live by killing others.

“Ah…”

Lee Si-ah let out an exclamation without realizing it. A deep breath escaped her.

-Wow?

-What’s with this guy..

-He’s really kind;;

-Why is this sad

-Kid, that’s a fact..

-From their perspective, we’re the invaders.

-An uncomfortable truth.

-This is what a real maze looks like ㅠㅠ

─Seol Ha-woon : …I suppose so. Is there a way to completely eliminate that dimensional magic?

─Silo : We have Professor Arkal. The professor will abolish it because it’s dangerous. If our operation succeeds, there won’t be anyone in this society who can defy Professor Arkal’s words.

Seol Ha-woon extracts information from Silo to the very end. There’s not the slightest change in his expression.

As expected, Seol Ha-woon is such a dangerous person.

-But Seol Haun is so damn reliable lol

-He’s a dependable ally to us, but to them..

-If you personified the explorer profession, it would be Seol Ha-woon.

-The most explorer-like explorer.

─Silo : It’s fortunate for us, I suppose.

─Seol Ha-woon : Right.

Seol Ha-woon himself also smiles bitterly while eating his orb ice cream.

─Seol Ha-woon : I’ll help you destroy that magic too…

…Pitter. Patter. Pitter-patter.

As time passes, rain falls. A world somehow tinted gray. Silo stands in the middle of it.

He moves forward somewhere with his hood pulled up.

Seol Ha-woon : We must always be aware.

The moment he takes a step somewhere, the space changes like smoke. It’s a secret conference room shrouded in deep darkness.

Seol Ha-woon : That they are Labyrinth People, and this world is a labyrinth.

The Corrupt Council. They are discussing future plans.

‘We must strike Arkal first. Everything about him is becoming an obstacle. There are even those who are intimidated by Demonia’s halo and reject us.’

‘I agree. We can no longer stand by and watch Arkal.’

‘Arkal is no longer a useless figure. Rather, he has tremendous influence on society…’

-ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ Thanks to Arcal Seolhaun, I became incredibly powerful

-Shit their misunderstanding is hilarious

-But these guys are also somehow bitter. Now that we know the inside story.

-In the end, they’re doing this to survive too.

In that conference room, Silo steps forward.

─Silo : As Arkal’s closest spy, I have something I’d like to say.

His voice overlaps with Seol Ha-woon’s.

Seol Ha-woon : Also, we must not forget.

─Silo : Professor Arkal will participate in this outdoor academy meeting.

Silo. He is a minion of the Corrupt Council and draws them in as Seol Ha-woon’s double agent.

Seol Ha-woon : Our success is…

─Silo : I dare to make this proposal to the chairman and all the senior members. We must all work together to cast a formula and massacre Arkal and his followers.

Seol Ha-woon : Their annihilation.

“Ah…”

Lee Si-ah placed her hand on her chest. Her heart suddenly felt heavy.

-…Massacre?

-Yes. The outdoor academy meeting will take place at Asen Canyon. That’s a dangerous area where many monsters appear.

-Claim that the mages were massacred by monsters? The world won’t believe such an excuse.

-What if they don’t believe it? By then Arkal will already be dead.

Seol Ha-woon : I will gladly accomplish that.

-In my opinion, Arkal is a tremendous powerhouse. He’s getting stronger day by day. So we must all join forces…

Thud. Thud.

A world where rain falls just the same. Seol Ha-woon gazes out the window. His expression is hazy. Cold and transparently wet.

Yet he doesn’t seem sad at all.

…Yes, it’s the face of ‘someone who is always prepared.’

Seol Ha-woon: With an unwavering heart.

The screen shifts to Lee Jun-ho. In the large house he prepared with the children of Ha-o Gate, he’s now living together with them.

Seol Ha-woon: What doesn’t change.

Hyeon’s Kitchen. The trio gives interviews together with the reporters there. They smile proudly as they introduce every corner of the restaurant and interior they’ve built up.

Seol Ha-woon: What must not change.

And besides that, explorers living in this world – Kate, Ryu Yeon-hwa, Im Hae-jun, Seo Ji-woo, Jo Woon and others – are cross-edited in sequence──

Seol Ha-woon standing on the school rooftop gazes at the sky beyond.

Seol Ha-woon: The fact that we are explorers who must break this labyrinth.

The camera fills with a close-up of Seol Ha-woon gazing at this world… no, the labyrinth.

“A real explorer.”

According to survey results, the most explorer-like explorer ranked 1st: Seol Ha-woon.

Goosebumps rose all over Lee Si-ah’s body.

Asen Outdoor Academy

The screen suddenly transitions to the Asen Outdoor Academy. On a clear, blue day.

─Arcal: Regarding the Corrupt Council, I want to say first that you all have absolutely no need to fear.

In that place like an ancient temple or theater, Arcal conducts the academy session.

─Arcal: I, Arcal Demonian, will crush those wicked bastards…

Seol Ha-woon watches him while waiting for Silo’s signal.

The camera shows magic stones placed in every corner of the space. Materials that will serve as catalysts for the magic nuclear bomb.

-Ah

-Wow my heart is racing

-Finally going.

-Look at the sound

-The BGM is fucking majestic

-Going

-Crazy

The chat window is also gradually slowing down. Everyone is concentrating.

Crackle!

Silo’s signal, and simultaneously enemies begin to reveal themselves one by one in some crater-like terrain.

They start chanting sinister incantations first.

Whoooosh…!

Black smoke rises like pillars, and demons of bizarre forms reveal themselves one by one.

-Yeah bye

-You can leave as soon as you arrive.

-Quick exit lololol

-Ah I’m nervous.

-Is the nuke going off?

-They’re also just doing what they must to survive..

-Mitamnan shows muggles the inside and outside of the labyrinth.

-Really captured artistry, popularity, and philosophy all at once.

Lee Si-ah looked away from the chat.

─Seol Ha-woon: Haah.

Seol Ha-woon exhales deeply and grips his walking stick.

─Thud.

At that moment, a formula appears in mid-air. Hundreds of magic stones placed here flow into the formula, forming rings and gradually condensing.

Pazzzzt───-.

String instrument sounds intertwine. Majestic sound like an orchestra blooms forth.

Lee Si-ah placed her hand on her chest.

Gooooo───-

With hot turbulence, creating a resonance as if the sun were blazing, the formula shoots high into the sky. The camera captures its afterimage.

Kwaaaaaaaaa─────-!

The speakers roar. They vibrate as if about to tear. Lee Si-ah’s eardrums shake, and her heart trembles frantically.

Tsssssssssss─────-!

Sound soaring to its peak.

Soon a magic bomb condenses at the center of the formula, and is delivered precisely to where the core forces of the Corrupt Council have gathered…

────.

It exploded with a bright blue light.

At first it’s quiet. Only a mushroom cloud first blooms whoooosh- upward.

Then next.

Kwaaaaaaaaaaaa──────-!

A tremendous shockwave rushed toward the viewers watching the live broadcast.

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