The Automatic Rooting Range Is Too Wide - Chapter 73

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Auto Looting Range Too Wide Episode 73

 

Episode 73: Manager Meeting (2)

 

At Mincheol’s voice, the managers’ gazes focused on him.

 

“Ah, I was just so happy that I…”

 

Mincheol said with an embarrassed face.

 

Fortunately, there were no managers who scolded him.

 

However, there were managers who let out sighs.

 

“Of all people, an Awakened who uses throwing techniques had to get that.”

 

“That human also inherited Cardmos Dunwall’s secret technique. Is this really okay?”

 

“I wonder if this won’t cause trouble later.”

 

Fortunately, no manager stepped forward to suggest retrieving it again.

 

From Mincheol’s perspective, this was a joyful thing. The skill was that much to his liking.

 

‘It would be strange not to like it.’

 

Simply thinking about it, increasing the number of projectiles was an incredible thing.

 

It was good when facing multiple enemies, but also useful when confronting strong foes.

 

‘How would they block two coming at the same time?’

 

Moreover, when using Kaella Marbenian, skills would additionally activate.

 

Though Mincheol first thought of Holy Light Heaven Soaring, even just using Helmet Splitter would be enough to smash most opponents.

 

‘Not only that, but when using the skill, the world briefly slowed down.’

 

This was the effect of the first option, ‘Thought Acceleration’.

 

While choosing additional weapons to throw, the world flowed slowly for a moment.

 

‘Being able to buy time to organize thoughts in urgent combat? This is incredible.’

 

It was a skill that gathered only the best parts.

 

Even more so for Mincheol, whose specialty was throwing.

 

“I’m glad you’re pleased with it.”

 

Ursongbarsong spoke as if delighted.

 

“However, increasing the number won’t be easy. Legendary grade skills don’t level up easily.”

 

Mincheol nodded.

 

Even Holy Light Heaven Soaring, though acquired long ago, was still only level 1.

 

While the high mana consumption made it difficult to use frequently, experience points didn’t accumulate well to begin with.

 

“Then please return and get plenty of rest.”

 

Ursongbarsong placed his bowler hat against his chest and bowed slightly.

 

Then Mincheol’s body was enveloped in light.

 

Just before disappearing, Mincheol shouted to Ursongbarsong.

 

“Thank you for today!”

 

Ursongbarsong grinned and replied.

 

“Don’t mention it.”

 

Right after that, Mincheol’s body disappeared.

 

Now not a single human remained in the waiting room.

 

Ursongbarsong looked around at the managers and said.

 

“Well, now that we’re finished, let’s go handle our remaining tasks.”

 

At Ursongbarsong’s words, the managers began opening dimensional gates and returning to their original positions.

 

“Ah, something feels unsettling. Was it really okay to give him that?”

 

“It’s already spilled milk. There’s nothing we can do.”

 

The number of managers quickly decreased.

 

It was when almost all managers had disappeared.

 

One manager approached Ursongbarsong.

 

“Ursongbarsong, you’re being too obvious.”

 

The manager in the form of a grizzly bear growled at Ursongbarsong.

 

It was the manager who had strongly argued to invalidate Mincheol’s score.

 

“What do you mean?”

 

“I meant you’re being too obvious about favoring that human. Haven’t you forgotten your duty as a manager?”

 

“Favoritism… I see you call giving appropriate compensation to someone who performed magnificently favoritism.”

 

“Don’t be sarcastic. I’m saying this because I’m genuinely worried about you.”

 

The Grizzly Bear manager placed his front paw on Ursongbarsong’s shoulder.

 

“If your actions cross the line like this, the higher-ups won’t stay quiet.”

 

Ursongbarsong glanced at the bear paw on his shoulder and said.

 

“Thank you for the advice. But while I might accept such words from other managers, I don’t want to hear them from you, Yaslra.”

 

The Grizzly Bear manager.

 

Yaslra’s eyes changed.

 

“What do you mean?”

 

“There are widespread rumors lately that you’ve been particularly protective of one Awakened.”

 

At that moment, Yaslra roared.

 

A fierce howl shook the waiting room.

 

With overwhelming presence, the walls and floor cracked, and the entire waiting room was covered with fractures.

 

“Don’t carelessly speak based on mere rumors.”

 

“So it was just a rumor. I’ll be careful in the future.”

 

Ursongbarsong said with a gentle smile.

 

Though he apologized, he didn’t show any particular signs of remorse.

 

Yaslra glared at Ursongbarsong for a moment, then opened a dimensional gate and disappeared.

 

“Why did you bother provoking that ill-tempered bear?”

 

Rabbit with a cigar in his mouth spoke from behind Ursongbarsong.

 

“Thank you for today. Thanks to you taking my side, Gangto, I could easily persuade the other managers.”

 

“Why are you even thanking me? I was just fulfilling my duty as a manager.”

 

Despite his cute appearance, Gangto was among the senior members of the managers.

 

His influence was correspondingly strong. It wasn’t for nothing that the atmosphere changed as soon as Gangto sided with Ursongbarsong.

 

“And I’m also interested in that Awakened. During the last event war, he showed quite a lot of interesting behavior.”

 

Though it was a passing comment, Ursongbarsong didn’t let it slide.

 

Gangto was a manager who had been bound to the Tower for a long time.

 

He had witnessed various races and numerous geniuses accordingly.

 

Perhaps because of this, Gangto usually didn’t show interest in Awakened. As if he was tired of them.

 

Such a person was calling Kim Min-chul interesting.

 

“Let’s have a drink next time we meet.”

 

“Sounds good. I’ll buy the drinks.”

 

“Forget it. I’ll only get criticized if I mooch off a young guy.”

 

A dimensional gate opened on the ground.

 

Gangto threw himself into the hole without hesitation.

 

“Well then, Henel, I’ll be going too.”

 

Ursongbarsong bowed his head toward the 15th Floor manager.

 

Then Henel spoke in a tearful voice.

 

“No… you can’t just leave like that.”

 

“Is there still a remaining issue?”

 

“The waiting room is completely ruined because you provoked Yaslra!”

 

Ah.

 

Ursongbarsong looked around.

 

The entire waiting room was cracked. It looked like it would collapse with a finger tap.

 

“Help me fix it!”

 

“Ah! I’m getting a call. It seems another Awakened has run into trouble.”

 

“Don’t lie to me!”

 

“Then I wish you the best of luck.”

 

“Don’t go!”

 

Ursongbarsong quickly disappeared into the dimensional gate before Henel could grab him.

 

Left alone, Henel could only shed tears and rage.

 

“Hey, you bad guy!”

 

* * *

 

Returning to Earth, Mincheol headed straight for his bed.

 

“Ah, this is comfortable. You think so too, right?”

 

“Kkwak.”

 

Kkwaekkwi also lay down next to Mincheol and rolled around.

 

Then it suddenly got up and tapped the smartphone.

 

“Alright, I’ll unlock it for you. Look to your heart’s content.”

 

Mincheol unlocked it and handed it to Kkwaekkwi.

 

Kkwaekkwi began skillfully operating the smartphone using its feet.

 

Mincheol quietly observed Kkwaekkwi and realized something.

 

“Oh, come to think of it, I didn’t use any buffs this time.”

 

Though there were frequent battles, he had never activated any buffs.

 

“I didn’t use the new skill I learned either.”

 

He hadn’t used the new Meteor Spear Technique he obtained by passing the Quest in Cardmos Dunwall.

 

In other words, it meant he had that much leeway.

 

So much that he didn’t need to use buffs or spears.

 

Grumble.

 

Just then, his stomach clock rang loudly.

 

Come to think of it, he hadn’t eaten anything for several hours already.

 

“Should I go to King Burger?”

 

The sushi restaurant he went to last time was good too, but right now he wanted to eat heartily. At times like this, King Burger was the best choice.

 

Mincheol got up and prepared to go out.

 

“Kkwaak.”

 

As soon as he finished getting dressed, Kkwaekkwi naturally flew over and perched on his head.

 

“You just stay and rest.”

 

“Kkwak, kkwak.”

 

Kkwaekkwi shook its head back and forth.

 

“Do you want to take a walk or something?”

 

“Kkwak.”

 

Mincheol took the smartphone he had given to Kkwaekkwi and left the house.

 

Coming outside, Mincheol headed toward the King Burger store.

 

“It’s getting dark.”

 

It was past 8 PM.

 

The sun had already set. Mincheol walked under the streetlights and arrived at the King Burger store.

 

After ordering his favorite set, he took out his smartphone.

 

He planned to browse the Hunter Community until his food came out.

 

-Anonymous : Isn’t this photoshopped? This doesn’t make sense?

 

-DTS : I checked three times too. I thought I read the numbers wrong.

 

-ㅋㅋ : You’re telling me this kind of record could actually come out of Korea?

 

-Stone Body : It’s not about South Korea, this is a record that absolutely cannot come out of the 15th Floor.

 

But the atmosphere in the Hunter Community was unusual.

 

“What’s going on?”

 

Mincheol scrolled through the posts.

 

-Anonymous : The original highest score was 500 points, how did 2200 points come out?

 

-ㅇㅇ : At this point it’s like a completely different sport, isn’t it? How do you even get this score from the 15th floor.

 

-Anonymous ; Honestly I can’t believe it. Even if Awakened are strong, there should be limits;;

 

-Duk Duk Hu : Foreign communities are in chaos right now too. Nobody can believe it.

 

The moment he saw the score, Mincheol realized why the Hunter Community was so fired up.

 

It was because of him.

 

“As expected, this is what happens.”

 

Actually, it was a situation he had somewhat anticipated even before participating in the 15th Floor.

 

However, it wasn’t a problem for Mincheol to worry about.

 

“It’s not like my identity will be exposed.”

 

That’s right.

 

People didn’t know that it was Mincheol who earned this score.

 

No matter how much people fueled the topic, Mincheol wasn’t affected at all.

 

And there was one more reason he didn’t need to worry about it.

 

-Anonymous : You idiots, it’s a bug. This can’t be a real score.

 

-Dong Dong Pa : Anyone who has participated in the 15th Floor knows. 2200 points is impossible even for top-tier Awakened.

 

-Anonymous : Physically and time-wise, it’s impossible for one person to get over 2000 points. This is definitely a bug.

 

-StoneBody: Anyone who believes this is real is lacking in intelligence lol.

 

Because the score was too high, people who didn’t believe it appeared instead.

 

“I knew this would happen.”

 

Mincheol held his smartphone and chuckled.

 

There’s a saying that if you’re going to boast, do it moderately for good reason.

 

If it’s too absurd, people won’t believe it instead.

 

-Anonymous : It’s not a bug. 2200 points was mentioned by the Manager.

 

Then, new testimony emerged.

 

-Anonymous : What are you talking about? The Manager mentioned it?

 

└Anonymous : The Manager said 2200 points. I wasn’t the only one who heard it, everyone who participated in the 15th Floor must have heard it.

 

└Stone Body : Hey, don’t add fuel to the fire just because it looks interesting.

 

└Anonymous : It’s not adding fuel. The Manager suddenly expelled everyone after saying that.

 

└Bright Life : That’s right. The Manager suddenly started saying strange things and then expelled everyone.

 

Testimonies from people who were at the scene came out, but nothing particularly changed.

 

The Tower was a place full of secrets. It wasn’t a place that would teach you just because Awakened asked questions.

 

All the Awakened could do was speculate.

 

“They’ll make some noise and then quiet down.”

 

Then, the topic began flowing in a direction even Mincheol hadn’t expected.

 

-Strawberry Cheese : Could this possibly be Zero-second Swordsman?

 

Someone had blurted out something completely out of the blue.

 

It was a fairly familiar nickname. Mincheol searched his memory for a moment.

 

“Isn’t this the person who defended me when Hae-dal was causing trouble?”

 

To be precise, they had defended Zero-second Swordsman rather than Mincheol, but either way, they were someone he was grateful to.

 

“But what are they suddenly talking about.”

 

There were comments lined up under Strawberry Cheese’s post.

 

Mincheol looked at the post out of curiosity.

 

└Anonymous : What nonsense are you suddenly spouting? Do you have any evidence?

 

└Strawberry Cheese : I don’t have evidence. But think about it. There’s no one else besides Zero-second Swordsman who could get such an impossible score.

 

└Anonymous : There’s no proof this score is even real. Isn’t connecting it to Zero-second Swordsman a stretch?

 

└Strawberry Cheese : Zero-second Swordsman is also an impossible existence. Wouldn’t Zero-second Swordsman be the only one who could earn such an impossible score?

 

Reading the post, Mincheol let out a small laugh.

 

“Come on, that’s too much of a stretch.”

 

It was just nonsense without any proper basis.

 

But contrary to Mincheol’s thoughts, Strawberry Cheese’s reasoning began to gain a lot of support.

 

-King Burger : Now that I hear it, it’s not wrong. I don’t know who Zero-second Swordsman is, but he’s definitely an impossible guy.

 

-Anonymous : Since he’s an impossible guy, he would have done something impossible? It sounds like nonsense but somehow makes sense.

 

Mincheol was slightly flustered.

 

How was the conversation flowing in this direction?

 

-Anonymous : But this 2200 points came from South Korea. Does that mean Zero-second Swordsman is Korean?

 

└DTD : Isn’t that a possibility?

 

People even deduced that Zero-second Swordsman was Korean.

 

Ridiculous theories had come together to produce the correct answer.

 

It was literally like catching a mouse while a cow was backing up.

 

“What should I do about this.”

 

Mincheol scratched the back of his head and decided to think simply.

 

“Well, it’ll probably be fine.”

 

It was just something said in passing on the internet.

 

Even if this became established as fact, it wouldn’t affect Mincheol.

 

Ding dong.

 

Just then, the menu Mincheol had ordered came out.

 

Mincheol walked with light steps to get his hamburger.

 

* * *

 

However, Mincheol didn’t know.

 

The Tower was far too easy a place to hide one’s identity.

 

Therefore, it was nearly impossible to verify facts no matter what rumors circulated.

 

For that very reason, large guilds didn’t take even minor speculations lightly.

 

-Someone achieved a record score of 2200 points on the 15th Floor.

 

-The Manager mentioned it directly, and testimonies that all participants were expelled immediately after are spreading centered around Korean communities.

 

-These testimonies occurred simultaneously at the same time. The possibility of fabrication is extremely low.

 

-There’s a possibility that the Awakened who achieved the record of 2000 points on the 15th Floor is Zero-second Swordsman.

 

-At this point, Zero-second Swordsman is the most likely candidate who could achieve a record of 2000 points.

 

-Therefore, there’s a possibility that Zero-second Swordsman is also Korean.

 

-We will narrow down candidates from among the participants of that stage.

 

-Considering fame, skill, and various conditions, five candidates exist.

 

-Among them, the Awakened nicknamed ‘Butcher’ is the most likely.

 

The information that Zero-second Swordsman might be Korean spread rapidly to guilds worldwide.

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