Episode 243
“Jean Marceau.”
“Oh, is the work finally done?”
“Okay, now that I’m done with you, I plan to go back to the tower.”
“Good, good. very good. “Let me say congratulations.”
Jinhyeok, who arrived at the place where Jean Marceau was likely to be using a roll, was able to see Jean Marceau enjoying a meal in an elegant and high-class manner.
“Om nyom nyom.”
“… … But who is that child?”
However, Jinhyeok tilted his head at the sight of the pink-haired girl sitting next to Jean Marceau, using her long tongue to sweep food into her mouth and chewing it.
A face I see for the first time.
When Jinhyeok asked about the woman he had never seen next to Jean Marceau when they first met, Jean Marceau answered with a chuckle.
“Didn’t you see it from afar too? “It’s Ronggu.”
“Ronggu? “That tongue-tentacle monster is that kid?”
“… … Longgu, you’re not a monster!”
“… … “I’ll correct it.”
In response to the pink-haired girl named Longgu grinding her teeth with a crunching sound, Jinhyeok took a step back and corrected his words.
‘It’s not that bad. Is it something similar to Tom?’
Pet.
They are like companions to climbers who climb the tower.
If the girl named Longu in front of me was like Tam or Miho, it was natural that she could show that kind of force.
A pet grows with its owner, and for a pet like Jean Marceau, that would not be enough.
“But last time it was a tongue, but this time why does it look like a person?”
“hmm? “Don’t you have a similar existence?”
However, Jinhyeok expressed doubts because the shape resembled that of a human, and Jean Marceau asked back as if he really did not know.
“If you are talking about Tam, then Tam is not in human form but is closer to the form of a dragon or dragon.”
“… … “You really don’t know.”
And by asking back, Jean Marceau realized that Jinhyuk was truly ignorant of information about pets. He clicked his tongue and reminded Jinhyuk of his ignorance.
“What do you mean?”
“It means that pets can gain more potential and growth by taking on human form.”
“… … what?”
This is my first time hearing this.
By taking on human form, pets can achieve more possibilities and growth.
Of course, he knew that pets can take on human form because of Miho’s case, but it was a shocking story to Jinhyuk, who thought it was just because Miho wanted it.
“Is that true?”
“Why would I tell a lie? “If it’s false, why do you think Longgu is taking human form now?”
“… … “I can’t deny it.”
It is true that it is more helpful in battle when in dragon or tongue form than in human form.
In other words, there is no particular reason to take human form.
In Miho’s case, the human form is helpful because she is still a young fox, but if she becomes an adult, the fox form will be of greater help.
‘But if taking on human form gives you more possibilities and greatly helps you grow, there is no reason not to take it. But the question is, how do you do it?’
However, the problem remained.
In Miho’s case, the problem was that since Miho took on human form on her own, Tom had no idea how to take on human form.
“I’ll tell you.”
“… … “Are you serious?”
“Well, it’s not that difficult. You and I have quite a bit in common.”
“… … “I won’t decline.”
However, even that problem was solved like snow melting when Jean Marceau said that he would gladly show me the method.
Within the tower, information is worth more than money.
This is quite natural as it is a problem directly related to life and growth.
“Actually, it’s not that difficult.”
“What do you mean?”
“It would be better to show it through actions rather than words. “Take out your pet.”
“… … Tom, come out.”
-Crunch!
As soon as he called, the purple-black spiritual power gathered together, and soon a tom the size of a large dog appeared, opening its mouth wide.
Jean Marceau, who saw Tom up close because he could feel the ferocity just by looking at him, looked at Tom with a slightly surprised face and said.
“… … “It’s better to see it up close than from afar.”
“Because I can feel the momentum.”
“Hmm, something feels familiar, but I’m not sure.”
“Familiar? “Wasn’t this your first time seeing Nana Tom?”
“So you said you didn’t know? We’ll find out about that later. Did you say Tom? “What an arrogant name, yes.”
“I admit it.”
avarice.
The true name of the ‘greedy dragon’, who clearly shows his presence by being caught between transcendental beings such as gods and devils.
Would you name your pet after someone like that?
‘Honestly, it wouldn’t be surprising if an execution order were issued immediately.’
It is true that gods and devils are not good at interfering within the tower, but that doesn’t mean they can’t interfere at all.
There were clearly several cases where he issued orders to kill his followers or climbers by placing a price on them.
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‘But surprisingly, my relationship with Tom is not that bad. She often seems to unexpectedly like it. ‘She will be fine in the future.’
However, compared to all the situations so far, Tom seemed more happy than angry.
Since this continued even to this day, Jinhyeok did not particularly think about changing Tam’s name.
In the worst case scenario, it would be pointless to even think about changing the name.
“Anyway, what’s important is not the name, but the attitude of the target.”
“It’s a mindset – does that mean we should want Tom to be human?”
“It’s similar. Humans are beings with infinite potential. Do you know why the Four Emperors and other superior races somehow maintain their human form? “They ignore it out of pride, but they naturally know it.”
“… … “You mean infinite potential and possibility?”
“answer.”
“Hmm, well, let’s just give it a try. Tom, can you turn into a human?”
-Krraa… … .
Since Jinhyeok was not impressed with the infinite potential and possibilities of humans, he ordered Tam to turn into a human, feeling that he had to lose before he could get his money’s worth.
Tom, who sensed something strange about the command that was different from usual, expressed his confusion by making a noise.
But even for a moment-
Slowly, slowly, slowly –
“It’s changing.”
“Was it possible from the beginning?”
Tom’s appearance, the size of a large dog, became disheveled and soon began to change into a dork.
The purple-black spiritual power was crushed and took shape again, and eventually-
“… … Did it happen?”
It took the form of a boy wearing dark purple suspenders with his eyes tightly closed.
Looking at that, Jinhyuk wondered if everything went well, but-
“Good. It’s a flaw that he looks a little young, but… … “If it can take on a human form right from the start, it means that it has matured enough on the inside.”
“Is it good?”
“It’s good. “As time goes by and I get to know you and see you from the side, that child could become a second you.”
“… … !”
“Of course, not all pets are like that.”
“It looks like that just by looking at Longgu, but-”
“Yes, but your pet is special. “He probably has so much affection for you that he created the human form based on you.”
“… … “Be careful.”
Due to his love for himself, he embodies a miniature version of himself in human form.
In a situation where a smile seemed to appear just by hearing it, Jinhyuk barely suppressed it by pressing his finger on the corner of his mouth.
“Uhm… … .”
“You open your eyes. Watch carefully. A pet that first takes on human form is like a newborn baby. Even if you know it well, it is important to imprint it well.”
Seeing Tom drooling and trying to open his eyes, Jean Marceau stepped back slightly while giving an explanation.
The purpose was to avoid touching Tom’s gaze so that he could immediately accept Jinhyeok as his master.
In response to Jean Marceau’s consideration, Jinhyeok took a small step in front of Tam and swallowed dry saliva.
‘I’m a little nervous. It’s like watching a baby come out of the delivery room.’
Although he has never had a child or seen a child come out of the delivery room, Jinhyeok naturally thought of such things and stared at Tam, who slowly opened his eyes –
“Krya?”
I could see Tam’s voice pursing his dainty lips and cooing cutely, and two eyes that looked exactly like my own, fluttering dark purple. * * *
“Apua-!”
“… … “Is this what it used to be?”
“I guess it’s because my intelligence isn’t that of a child yet. And it is only natural that babies consider the people in front of them when they are born to be their parents.”
Tam, who had been crying out loud, was soon able to speak in a slurred voice, and immediately cried out to Jinhyeok, saying, Oh my god.
Jinhyuk could not hide his embarrassment as he felt like he was handling a newborn the size of an elementary school student, and the message window exploded at the sight of Jinhyuk like this.
[He bursts out laughing, saying that the pinnacle of all evil is his father.]
[The nine-tailed fox scolds someone, asking whose child Miho is.]
[The pinnacle of all evil is running away from someone.]
[King Mifu chuckles.]
[The wise man’s disciple is considering teaching the 108 ways to raise children well.]
[The father of mischief and disaster is amused by this situation.]
[The angel abandoned by heaven secretly smiles.]
[The greedy dragon looks at someone and smiles faintly.]
[A greedy dragon looks at someone and says they are really cute, pretty, and handsome.]
“The voyeurs have gotten sick again.”
“… … Voyeur? “Is that really what you call gods and demons?”
“Is that so?”
“… … Baal actually does more than that. “Why are you showing so much interest in this friend?”
“Is it jealousy?”
“You could also call it jealousy. In the end, the interest shown in you is greater than the interest shown in me.”
Jean Marceau, who had been muttering with a bitter smile, added one more word.
“I am already a failure.”
“failure?”
“Yes, that’s why I came to see you. I’m here to see if you’re worthy of what could be called an ‘ordeal’ to be given to you. Of course, it is up to you whether you accept it or not-”
“What is the price?”
“You will gain new energy just by taking on the challenge and surviving it.”
“… … Not bad. “Can you tell me what the ordeal is and what kind of energy it is?”
“of course.”
It has been a long time since I realized that I was qualified to take on the challenge.
Jean Marceau, who was worried that Jinhyuk would challenge the trials, smiled broadly and told him about the trials Jinhyuk would undergo and the energy he would gain as a reward.
“Achieve the task of the ordeal in the place called the Dungeon of Appetite or Trial and take the throne of the Demon King. The reward is demon king energy. “If you truly complete the trials as he wishes and take the position of Demon King, you will become my superior.”
“… … !”
Devil.
Although Jinhyeok had already met the Demon King Ryud, he was convinced that the power and meaning contained in the word Demon King was ‘not at best’ that much.
Furthermore, with the new energy of the Demon King, if he ascends to the position of the Demon King, he will be able to place even Jean Marceau in front of him under his command.
“It’s an ordeal that there’s no reason not to do.”
“That’s a good answer.”
Jean Marceau grinned at Jinhyeok’s calm but clear answer.
