Labyrinth Exploration 101 - Chapter 302

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Labyrinth Exploration 101 Episode 302

Our Night(8)

Zone 3: The Line

In the live broadcast, a movie is unfolding at the entrance of the Mafia Family Boss’s Mansion.

─Kill him! Kill that bastard right now!

Rifles, grenades, and even missiles – screams echoing hideously amidst all kinds of explosions.

Si-ah focused in a daze.

Kwaaaaaa──!

Countless artillery fire rushes toward Seol Ha-woon, but not a single one manages to inflict damage.

Gooooo──

Seol Ha-woon emits particle-level mana bullets to defend against all attacks. He intercepts them in mid-air trajectories.

But the more impressive sequence is Seol Ha-woon’s stance itself.

Kwaaaaaa───!

Through such a hellish space where fragments and shells that could kill with a graze scatter, a place ordinary people like Si-ah couldn’t even imagine, he advances as if nothing matters.

Step. Step.

Seol Ha-woon walking through the chaotic battlefield.

Step. Step.

In that place where gunsmoke, explosions, blood and flesh spray up, only he alone is vivid. His transparent footsteps flow in a long take.

This is a battlefield.

A cold tone mixes in like sound.

The battlefield is the mental visualization that fills the largest part of my life. Therefore─

Even as everything around explodes, tears apart, and shatters, he remains calm. Composed. He simply advances on his own path.

On the battlefield at least, I’m confident against any enemy.

“This is insane.”

Si-ah pressed the screenshot button infinitely.

-Crazy..

-Fuck this guy really

-Wow;

-His swag is just unreal..

-Does anyone know about swag storms??

-It’s hilarious how this guy suddenly got carried away while filming a variety show ㅋㅋㅋ

-Really fucking cool..

-I like it, Seol likes it

-Eyes happy, four seasons of happiness

-Wow

-Just fucking ridiculous lololololol

-Crazy bastard look at that color hahahahaha wow;

-It’s just a movie

-Ah fuck, he’s right!!!

-Just a crazy person

-More than half of Mitamnan’s success is because of this bastard

-Really never pick a fight with him

-For real, they’re all beating the crap out of each other lmaooo in a way it’s worse than Lee Junho

Kwaddddddeuk———

Seol Ha-woon had completely annihilated the Family before anyone knew it. The grand mansion crumbled into ruins.

─Seol Ha-woon: ….

Seol Ha-woon looking back at the destroyed Family, then the screen transitions.

He stood before some steel door.

When he reached out and threw it open, it was a snowy country.

“Wow….”

Zone 4

Great Nature

Automatically acquire small amounts of experience points every hour.

─Seol Ha-woon: Great Nature….

Seol Ha-woon floats his fountain pen in the air, swish─! drawing the frame of a snowmobile.

[300 experience points will be consumed.]

Using an experience orb, a complete snowmobile is instantly created.

-Wow what’s that?

-So cool

-There are mazes like that lol You said experience points could be anything. The experience points are the maze loot.

-But I’m not jealous at all.. If I became an explorer I’d become Family1 that got destroyed by Seol Ha-woon right?

Buaaaaang!

Seol Ha-woon drives the snowmobile out into the endless snowy wasteland, but the camera doesn’t follow him. Before long his back disappears into the distance, and a tremendous blizzard approaches from beyond.

Whiiiiiik──!

-But isn’t Seol Ha-woon waiting for the kids?

-Right, he’s going alone

-He’s kind of selfish lol

-Hahaha the other kids were all waiting to go together.

-Originally, this kind of labyrinth is ultimately a competition

-Selfish bullshit lol. Seolhaun probably wanted to secure 1st place too. Around that time, he must have known he was in 1st place himself

-There are many ways to secure 1st place. Rather than just clearing the maze first, it’s way more strategic to help the kids out like a big brother and do it together lol

“…Hah.”

When they run out of things to say, they resort to attacking him as selfish.

-What do you want him to do about clearing it quickly~

Lee Si-ah typed in the chat and laughed for no reason.

“There’s not much of this left now.”

Thinking about it that way, even these haters now feel endearing….

-Honestly, he should have waited and gone together.

-You’re right that it’s selfish. And careless too. Did you really think a mage going alone wouldn’t get wrecked? lol

-Yeah, could have waited in line longer.

-He should join up with the kids at The Line. Rather than being selfish, honestly he seems to lack broadcast sense.

-There are still idiots looking for broadcast material

-I’m telling you Seolhaun secretly dislikes kids lol

-Not secretly, he openly hates them. He’s the only one who doesn’t do SNS tags, just fucking formal. All the other kids are too young so the generation doesn’t match

-Generation gap is fucked lol Seolhaun is honestly old as hell

-For real, Seolhaun was defending him saying he’s just an old boomer who doesn’t know how to tag people so he doesn’t do it lol

-Why act surprised; Je Mal-ol was openly business from the start. Viewers like even those aspects, that’s why he’s in first place.

-Why would an explorer need affection lol

-To put it bluntly, he busted his ass on the battlefield until he was half-dead, while other young punks grew up comfortably and now act all high and mighty calling themselves explorers lol

-For Seol Ha-woon, ignoring messages is probably the default

“…Bullshit.”

Far from being endearing, their attitude of trying to find fault somehow is very displeasing.

They keep making unfair criticisms and still haven’t come to their senses even after getting hit back.

Lee Si-ah got really angry and pounded the keyboard.

Today, Labyrinth People Inside is doing a live broadcast through an internet platform. They copied the popular ‘live commentary’ format exactly.

“Ranker Kim Jeong-wook. There are many comments in the chat saying Mage Seol Ha-woon is too individualistic. What do you think?”

At the MC’s question, Kim Jeong-wook raised his eyebrows.

“Well, actually…. Most explorers are individualistic. The person next to you today might die. So we usually don’t get attached.”

“Ah. There are also many stories that Mage Seol Ha-woon lacks affection.”

“No, that’s not what I meant….”

Kim Jeong-wook scratched his head.

“In the first place, there are hardly any explorers who consider others in this kind of linear labyrinth. Only first place succeeds.”

“But the other explorers are going together just fine, aren’t they?”

The host pointed to the screen.

“…That’s true.”

Before they knew it, everyone had joined up one by one and was moving forward as parties.

Party 1: Kang Hyeon, Lee Jun-ho, Lee Jong-soo.

Party 2: Seo Ji-woo, Im Hae-jun.

Party 3: Yoon Hwa-rim, Jo Woon, Kim Woo-hyeon, Ryu Yeon-hwa.

Parties 4-6: Various others.

“But I think the reason viewers are dissatisfied is just that Seol Ha-woon goes alone and doesn’t show chemistry with other explorers, isn’t that it?”

Booo. The audience jeered. The chat room of Labyrinth People Inside also turned hostile toward Kim Jeong-wook.

-?

-??

-What the hell does that mean lol

-Rather than individualistic, I think he’s selfish. Someone like Seol Ha-woon could have pulled along 2-3 more young kids

-What the heck lol

-??

-Jeong-wook, if you’re going to talk bullshit, shut your mouth

Kim Jeong-wook quietly moved his finger to ban the last chatter. Panelists had that level of authority.

“Still, you all know, don’t you. That Seol Ha-woon gives his all for labyrinth conquest. There’s probably meaning to it all.”

“Je Mal-ol is ultimately right?”

“Yes. That’s right.”

Meanwhile, the other explorers also entered District 3.

Kwaaaaaa────-!

A tremendous blizzard whirls around.

“It feels like the old Survival Labyrinth. It’s amazing that was already over half a year ago.”

At one panelist’s words, Kim Jeong-wook smiled slightly.

“That’s right. Back then, no one knew Mitamnan would become like this.”

Starting with less than 10% viewership, it’s now become a program known not just by all citizens but by the whole world, and ‘If you don’t know Mitamnan, you’re a Labyrinth Person’ has become a modern proverb.

─Lee Jun-ho: Pffft!

In the blizzard, Lee Jun-ho’s face froze solid.

─Kang Hyeon: Jun-ho, are you okay?!

─Lee Jun-ho: I’m fi-

A snowball rushes into Lee Jun-ho’s mouth with a crunch.

Laughter filled the set.

─Lee Jong-soo: Hang in there! Lee Jun-ho fighting!

The screen continues as is, and Lee Jun-ho’s interview voice is inserted.

I really regretted taking the front at that time. I was going crazy from the damn blizzard but no one was any help. I was the only one in front getting hit in the face with everything.

Kwaaaaaa──-! Kwaaaaaa──-!

The cutting wind actually lashes Lee Jun-ho. You know, like those variety shows where they attach shoe insoles to drill motors to slap cheeks.

─Lee Jun-ho: Uaaaah.

-Hahaha

-Hahaha oh that’s hilarious

-Hahahaha

-Hahaha

-Why don’t they make snowmobiles?

-They’re going to get stranded.

-Wait, isn’t this a serious situation?

-This isn’t something to laugh about;

-That’s just because you guys are their fans lmaooo it’s fucking hilarious though lmaooo

-If they get eliminated, that’s actually good. Malolham will get more screen time.

-Honestly, just having Seol Ha-woon in the labyrinth is enough. The rest are completely useless

“Ranker Kim Jeong-wook? Why don’t they make snowmobiles like Seol Ha-woon?”

The MC also asked about that part.

“There are limitations on using experience points. Mage Seol Ha-woon first creates a framework with formulas and magic power, then fills in the remaining empty parts with experience points. He does 80 percent of the work, then fills the missing 20 percent with experience points. But those guys… they’re not mages. So it’s tough for them. They have to make up for it with their bodies.”

The panel and audience laughed.

“Ah, is it much harder without a mage?”

“That’s right. You can’t make a snowmobile by gathering wooden sticks. They’re not Robinson Crusoe.”

Kim Jeong-wook meant it seriously, but the laughter kept getting louder.

Whoooooosh——-!

Meanwhile, the blizzard grew thicker. People’s laughter also stopped.

The situation was getting increasingly serious.

-If they get eliminated like this, is Kim Jeong-wook screwed?

-Wow, it really is tough without a mage

-There’s a reason why parties always need a mage, whether they’re adventurers or explorers lol

-Just look at the average salaries, guys. Mages earn 30%~40% more than other explorer classes.

─Lee Jun-ho : Hah, hah…

─Kang Hyeon : …Ugh.

─Lee Jong-soo : Guys. Isn’t it hot? I’m suddenly feeling really hot.

─Lee Jun-ho : …Don’t talk nonsense.

They’re shown literally freezing to death. Cold sweat quietly forms on Kim Jeong-wook’s back.

If they suddenly get eliminated like this, and I said something weird for no reason-

─Lee Jun-ho : What’s that.

Then Lee Jun-ho pointed somewhere. The camera also zoomed in on that spot.

There was some rectangular structure.

Though faint due to the blizzard, its edges sparkled blue.

As if telling them to come here!

─Lee Jun-ho : I’m going there!

Lee Jun-ho also runs toward it as if entranced.

-Isn’t that a mirage?

-Looks like he’ll die if he goes there

-Seems like a trap

-Why is Jun-ho so careless though

─Kang Hyeon : Jun-ho! Where are you going?!

─Lee Jong-soo : Jun-ho!

─Lee Jun-ho : Follow me!

Whoooooosh──-!

─Kang Hyeon : What is this.

In the blizzard where you can’t see an inch ahead, a rectangular structure suddenly appeared. It even has a door.

─Lee Jun-ho : I don’t know. Over here!

While the panel watches worriedly, Lee Jun-ho throws open the door.

The interior is cozy. It looks warm. Without any hesitation, they go inside, close the door, and collapse.

─Lee Jun-ho : Wow…

─Kang Hyeon : Hah…

─Lee Jong-soo : Ah…

Lee Jun-ho brushed his frozen hair.

─Lee Jun-ho : We almost got forcibly returned…

─Kang Hyeon : …But Jun-ho. Where is this place?

─Lee Jun-ho : I don’t know.

The camera thoroughly shows the interior.

There are windows, a device for making campfires, and most importantly.

─Lee Jun-ho : It’s a magic stone.

A magic stone embedded in the center is maintaining the interior temperature appropriately.

─Lee Jun-ho : Someone must have made this and left.

─Kang Hyeon : I think I know. Who made it.

Sniff sniff. Kang Hyeon smells something and says.

─Lee Jong-soo : Really? Who?

─Kang Hyeon : Ha-woon hyung.

“Hmm~”

Kim Jeong-wook crossed his arms as if he understood something.

─Lee Jun-ho : How can you tell that from the smell?

─Kang Hyeon : Magic power scent. Clean like snow.

─Lee Jun-ho : But why would that hyung…

Lee Jun-ho looks at the shelter’s magic stone with a puzzled expression, and Kang Hyeon quietly stands up to gaze out the rectangular window.

Kuwaaaaa──-!

The blizzard still rages on. The camera captures that scene as well.

Chiiiiiiik.

─Lee Jong-soo : Let’s eat first.

Meanwhile, the sound of pork belly grilling seeps through, and the camera spins around to return inside.

However, the ‘time period’ is different.

Before Kang Jun-su’s party arrived, the person who built this shelter appears.

─Seol Ha-woon : ….

It’s Seol Ha-woon.

A scene of him creating the shelter with his fountain pen and experience points briefly flashes by, and after resting inside, he stops as he’s about to go outside.

He seems to be pondering something thoughtfully.

[300 experience points will be consumed.]

Suddenly, he ‘deliberately’ invests experience points to create a magic stone and implants it in the shelter.

“He’s using it as a medium. To ensure that shelter lasts for a long time.”

Kim Jeong-wook explained the scene with a smile.

-Wow, no way

-Seol Ha-woon;;

-Is it really that?

Reactions gradually appear in the chat, and Seol Ha-woon goes outside the shelter and surrounds the perimeter with magic power so it’s clearly visible even in the blizzard.

“He’s making it easily noticeable. Explorers will probably instinctively follow that magic power.”

Seol Ha-woon’s magic power is dense. Transparent and cold. Explorers sensitive to magic power will unknowingly follow his traces.

“He even consumed experience points to build a shelter for his younger siblings. So they won’t get stranded.”

The audience was impressed by Kim Jeong-wook’s words, and the host nodded contentedly.

Kim Jeong-wook looked at the chat window.

-Hyung

-Seolbeom ㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠ

-This person is really crazy

-Wow Seol-father… I’m just realizing it now

-Wow

-Wow

-He’s just fucking kind

-But haters always have the same repertoire lol they’re always trying to bash people and then it backfires on them.

-Would he go that far if it was just business? Sigh..

-Seol Ha-woon already thinks of them as his comrades, that’s right.

-You’re absolutely right hyung ㅠㅠㅠㅠ

-He’s taking care of them worried his younger siblings might get hurt

He also sneakily checked the community.

│Seol-haters situation 5 minutes ago│

│Selfish? What a joke? LOL hahaha│

Posts from people who had cursed Seol Ha-woon were being reversed and archived in real-time.

This much was just daily routine.

Kim Jeong-wook chuckled and focused on the live broadcast again.

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