The Automatic Rooting Range Is Too Wide - Chapter 72

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Auto Looting Range Too Wide Episode 72

 

Episode 72: Manager Meeting (1)

 

“Reward proposal?”

 

The grizzly bear with green fur spoke with displeasure.

 

“You called a meeting for something like that? That’s something you, as the 15th Floor manager, should decide.”

 

The other managers nodded at the Gruff Manager’s rebuke.

 

“Even if you’re a newcomer, you should be able to handle this much, shouldn’t you?”

 

“Right. After working for about a thousand years, you should be handling things smoothly by now.”

 

“I abandoned my work and came here because you said it was an emergency, and this is what it’s about?”

 

The managers began pouring out complaints one by one.

 

Henel’s expression turned pale and stiff.

 

“W-well, could you please take a look at this first?”

 

A translucent window appeared before the managers’ eyes.

 

Naturally, the managers looked at the window with indifferent faces.

 

And then-

 

“2,204 points?”

 

As soon as they confirmed the content, they straightened their posture.

 

“Wasn’t this the 15th Floor?”

 

“It seems like there’s a serious error in the system.”

 

The managers showed reactions of complete disbelief.

 

Then Henel spoke with a triumphant expression.

 

“It’s not an error. I’ve had the management team confirm it several times. That score is real.”

 

“…This score is real?”

 

“Now do you understand why I called this meeting?”

 

The managers’ gazes turned toward Mincheol.

 

Mincheol carefully averted his gaze.

 

Being stared at by dozens of beings(?) simultaneously was an awkward situation.

 

“Isn’t that a human from Earth? An Earthling achieved a score like this?”

 

“This is an impossible score even if you search through other dimensions.”

 

“What was the highest score across all dimensions?”

 

“1,070 points earned by the Jangyi race.”

 

“That Earthling exceeded 2,000 points, so it’s double the highest score?”

 

“Wait, everyone be careful with your words. These are knowledge not yet unlocked for Earthlings!”

 

The managers’ gazes turned toward Mincheol.

 

Mincheol quickly covered his ears with both hands.

 

“Huh? What did you just say? I couldn’t hear because you’re too high up.”

 

A moment of silence passed.

 

Soon the managers began chattering among themselves again.

 

“What method did he use? No matter how I think about it, it’s an impossible score.”

 

“Ah, I was curious about that too, so I checked.”

 

Henel swept her palm through the air.

 

Then a new window appeared before the managers.

 

“Could you take a look? This is that Awakened’s unique skill.”

 

“Auto Looting?”

 

“Recovers all designated items within a 900m radius?”

 

“It doesn’t even use mana? What kind of skill is this.”

 

“Oh ho, so he acquired all the orbs in the stage with this.”

 

“But the orbs have barriers on them. He can’t put them directly into inventory, right?”

 

“Ah, the barriers only activate when someone discovers them. So Auto Looting probably applied to orbs before they were discovered, right?”

 

Henel explained in a bright tone.

 

But the managers who heard the explanation became furious.

 

“What are you talking about so proudly! This problem occurred because you didn’t consider such things!”

 

“Ugh, uwaah- I’m sorry. But how was I supposed to know such a unique skill existed…”

 

The managers shook their heads disapprovingly.

 

“…So how should we handle the reward?”

 

Henel asked cautiously.

 

The managers couldn’t answer easily.

 

“What are the criteria for determining reward distribution?”

 

Then, Ursongbarsong spoke up.

 

“Ah, the reward value is set to increase as the score gets higher.”

 

“Is there a limit?”

 

“No. It’s a floor where earning high scores is difficult.”

 

“Then are there specific criteria for determining rewards?”

 

“There are rough criteria. 50 points or more is Special grade, 100 points or more is Rare grade, 500 points or more is Unique grade, and 1,000 points or more is Legendary grade.”

 

“Legendary grade starts from 1,000 points… But this person exceeded 2,000 points.”

 

Silence fell again.

 

The managers all pressed their foreheads with their hands as if they had headaches.

 

“What kind of reward should we give for this?”

 

“There’s no limit set for rewards either… This is getting troublesome.”

 

“This doesn’t seem like a matter we can handle with our authority.”

 

“Shouldn’t we call a Grade 1 Manager?”

 

That’s when it happened.

 

“What are you worrying about? Obviously it should be nullified.”

 

The Gruff Manager spoke bluntly.

 

Then Henel trailed off as if troubled.

 

“Yes, but that’s a bit…”

 

“It’s not ‘a bit.’ This is abuse of the system. We should add new rules and start over from the beginning.”

 

The grizzly bear spoke firmly.

 

But no one readily agreed with his words.

 

So the grizzly bear raised his voice again.

 

“Then you want to give out rewards? To provide rewards worthy of 2,000 points, we’d have to give items beyond our authority. What if we get disciplined by higher-ups?”

 

“He has a point. That Awakened earned 2,000 points thanks to a system loophole.”

 

“Rather than forcing ourselves to give rewards, it’s better to start over.”

 

Then gradually more managers began to agree.

 

Henel glanced at the grizzly bear and asked.

 

“But the Awakened will be dissatisfied…”

 

“Dissatisfied? Since when do we care about the Awakened’s feelings?”

 

The grizzly bear showed great displeasure. Henel couldn’t say anything.

 

“Everyone agrees, right? Then let’s pretend this incident never happened…”

 

“I object.”

 

Someone cut off the grizzly bear’s words.

 

It was none other than Ursongbarsong.

 

“It seems you’ve all forgotten the Tower’s first principle. The Tower is a place that gives appropriate rewards for results achieved.”

 

“That rule doesn’t apply to those who abuse the system.”

 

“Abuse is a word used when there’s intent. This person simply did it because it was possible.”

 

Grung.

 

The grizzly bear snorted. He looked very displeased.

 

But he couldn’t refute Ursongbarsong’s words.

 

“And this incident is clearly our mistake. If it had been a constantly active type instead of one that activates when the barrier is discovered, this wouldn’t have happened.”

 

“But that consumes too many resources.”

 

“Are you trying to cover up your mistake with such words?”

 

“Are you picking a fight with me right now?”

 

Grizzly Bear flared up. The fur all over his body puffed up.

 

But Ursongbarsong didn’t even bat an eye.

 

“Most importantly, this person has previously used Auto Looting to ignore quests and acquire important items.”

 

“There was such an incident?”

 

“Yes, he found the key to enter the Hidden Stage where Cardmos Dunwall’s Memory Stones were hidden using Auto Looting.”

 

To obtain Cardmos Dunwall’s Memory Stones, one had to enter the underground hall guarded by the Phantom Knight.

 

The key that opened the door leading to that underground banquet hall was hidden somewhere in the stage.

 

And at that time, Mincheol was able to easily enter the Hidden Stage by acquiring the key using Auto Looting.

 

“What? I was curious who cleared it since it suddenly disappeared. It was that guy?”

 

“I even made a bet that no one would find the key.”

 

“I was wondering how he broke through those traps. He didn’t need to break through them.”

 

The managers looked at Mincheol with curious faces.

 

‘I didn’t know since I acquired it through Auto Looting. Was it that difficult?’

 

Mincheol was dumbfounded.

 

“The system didn’t restrict that action at the time. But we managers think this incident cannot be nullified.”

 

“I think the same.”

 

Rabbit wearing sunglasses said while chewing on the end of his cigar.

 

“If someone made an effort, they should be rewarded accordingly. Canceling it by bringing up our circumstances is too cowardly, isn’t it?”

 

“Those two are right. We can’t ignore the Tower’s most important rule.”

 

“Why do we get worked like slaves here? It’s because of that very reason, isn’t it?”

 

Then the managers who had been quietly observing the situation began to agree one by one.

 

“Then how do you propose we give the reward?”

 

Then Grizzly Bear said in an angry tone.

 

“If we give this, our dimension will inevitably suffer great losses. Then we’ll fall behind other guys. You don’t want that, do you?”

 

Then silence fell again.

 

Thinking about the realistic problems, everyone seemed to feel there was no answer.

 

“How about this? We add several conditions to lower the reward.”

 

Once again, Ursongbarsong stepped forward.

 

“Conditions?”

 

“Not random but guaranteed, a reward suitable for this person, a single reward instead of choices – if we impose such conditions, couldn’t we lower the reward?”

 

All the managers fell into contemplation.

 

“Sounds good?”

 

“I think the same.”

 

After a moment, they agreed with Ursongbarsong’s words one by one.

 

“I recommend this.”

 

Ursongbarsong tapped the air with his finger.

 

Then another window appeared before the managers.

 

The managers’ faces turned pale with shock upon seeing it.

 

“Wait, are you in your right mind?”

 

“This won’t do. It might not be a problem right now, but who knows what will happen later.”

 

“What if we can’t handle it after carelessly giving away a skill with such versatility?”

 

The managers strongly objected.

 

Then Ursongbarsong said in a calm tone.

 

“But we need to give a skill suitable for this person to lower the reward’s value in the system. And nothing fits as well as this.”

 

“That’s true, but…”

 

The managers fell silent again.

 

It seemed to be the managers’ habit to become quiet when things got troublesome.

 

‘Looking at this alone, they’re no different from humans.’

 

Just as Mincheol was thinking that.

 

“Th-then those who agree, please raise your hands high! High!”

 

Henel suddenly shouted.

 

Ursongbarsong and Rabbit raised their hands first.

 

Other Awakened also raised their hands one by one.

 

“Next, only those who oppose, please raise your hands!”

 

Grizzly Bear raised his arm first. Then one or two others raised their arms.

 

“That’s 8 votes in favor and 7 votes against. Then we’ll give the reward to Awakened Kim Min-chul!”

 

As soon as the words ended, messages appeared before Mincheol’s eyes.

 

【You have cleared the 15th Floor!】

 

【Overwhelming 1st place! We praise your efforts!】

 

【Skill ‘Kaella Marbenian’ is granted!】

 

Light gathered before Mincheol’s eyes. Mincheol reached out and grasped the light.

 

【Kaella Marbenian】

 

-Grade: Legendary

 

-Description: Authority left by a nameless god. Contains power that cannot be explained logically.

 

-Effect 1. When skill is activated, thought acceleration is applied.

 

-Effect 2. Throwing count increased by 1.

 

※Additional count added each time skill level increases.

 

※When using throwing skills, mana consumption greatly increases.

 

It was a skill with a cryptic name and description.

 

‘For all that fuss, it doesn’t seem that good?’

 

Just as Mincheol was feeling disappointed inside.

 

“Please try throwing a weapon at me once.”

 

Ursongbarsong stepped forward and said.

 

“Huh? Attacking a manager seems a bit…”

 

“Haha, I won’t get hurt, so don’t worry.”

 

Indeed, there was no way a being like a manager would be harmed by Mincheol.

 

Mincheol took out a hand axe from his inventory and tried to throw it at Ursongbarsong.

 

At that moment, the world suddenly slowed down dramatically.

 

Simultaneously, a message appeared before his eyes.

 

【’Kaella Marbenian’ is activated.】

 

【210 mana is consumed.】

 

【Please specify an item from your inventory.】

 

A list of items stored in his inventory floated up in his mind.

 

Mincheol chose one of them. At that moment, the slowed world returned to normal.

 

Simultaneously, a hand axe flew toward Ursongbarsong.

 

Not one, but two.

 

Two hand axes each striking Ursongbarsong’s chest and abdomen.

 

Of course, they bounced off without even piercing Ursongbarsong’s clothes.

 

“…!”

 

Regardless, Mincheol’s eyes widened as if they would pop out.

 

If he hadn’t seen it wrong, two had definitely flown out simultaneously.

 

“Kaella Marbenian is a skill that distorts space.”

 

Ursongbarsong explained to Mincheol, who was too surprised to speak.

 

“When you activate the skill and throw a projectile weapon, additional weapons from your inventory will fly out for the extra count.”

 

“Uh… do the throwing skills also activate additionally?”

 

“Of course.”

 

Ursongbarsong nodded. Mincheol’s mouth fell wide open.

 

“On top of that, the count increases each time the skill level rises.”

 

Skills could grow up to level 10.

 

In other words, the maximum number of additional projectile weapons from Kaella Marbenian was 11.

 

What if he prepared eleven spears?

 

What if he activated Holy Light Soaring Heaven simultaneously with eleven spears?

 

“That’s completely broken!”

 

It was the moment an absurd skill fell into the hands of Mincheol, the throwing specialist.

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