How to Survive as a Player Chapter 142

#142

“I think I heard that their alliance ideology is ‘maintenance’, is that correct?”

“I see. That’s why I split up with Agatha. While Agatha chose to fight monsters, the White Clothed Empire wanted to ‘maintain’ this situation. The result is this current situation. They say all empires are starting to move towards that direction. “The number of empires we have discovered is already over 80.”

It was a secondary option for empires that did not have the confidence to fight monsters. It is dangerous not to belong to any place, so he would have chosen a safe place among known alliances. ‘Maintenance’ is their desire to maintain this life.

“Do you think this situation can be maintained, Mr. Fenn?”

“If that were the case, I would have also joined the White Cloth Empire.”

In his judgment, it was impossible to maintain. Sehyun also agreed with that opinion. If he had been able to maintain it, Sehyeon would not have become the 42nd king of the empire.

“Do you know that we don’t have time?”

“maybe. After they split up, they each gathered information, so they probably vaguely know about it too. So, that’s probably how you get bigger. However, in the White Cloak Empire, ‘maintenance’ does not have a simple meaning, so they must be preparing something.”

“I hope it’s not dangerous.”

“Still, it looks like you want to fight.”

Fan’s eyes widened. The way his fingertips touched the teacup seemed pleasant.

“… “I think I told you not to measure people. You must be very senile, huh?”

“No way. I guess you’re saying that if you leave, the damage will increase. I was quite worried after seeing this. sincerely.”

“Forget it, get to the point. “Why did you come?”

As I spoke irritably, the fan didn’t drag on any longer.

“I have no intention of interfering with whatever the White Coat League does. But if it becomes an obstacle to our plans, then it’s different. “The biggest concern is that all the empires that have now escaped have joined in and are adding strength.”

“Isn’t this the issue we just discussed?”

“It’s different. What I’m worried about is the chaos that will occur if the alliance disintegrates. To be more precise, weeding out. “There is nothing as incompetent as an empire that cannot even achieve full power.”

Fan was convinced that the White Cloth Empire’s ideology of ‘maintenance’ would fail, and assumed that the alliance would disintegrate as a result.

If the federation disintegrates, the empires that belonged to it will definitely flow back into the Choun Federation where Sehyeon is located. However, there was no guarantee that it would happen quickly. Rather, it may be too late.

During that time, the empires that wasted their time on ‘maintenance’ would not have grown, so ultimately, the time for growth would be even more limited than now, and if that happens, there would be an absolute shortage of power.

“So, I plan to expedite their plans.”

“Are we going to quickly make them realize the reality, destroy them, and then absorb them back into us?”

“That’s it.”

“Don’t drag me into it, just work hard on your own.”

“Haha, don’t worry. It looks like the White Coat League has already become impatient thanks to your attack on the tower. “All I have to do is spill a little gossip.”

“What are you going to say?”

“It will be leaked that exactly one month later, you will attack the next floor. “Then why don’t you make a move there, even if you don’t want to hear that monster’s terrible sound again?”

There were currently about 5 months left until the 86th floor was conquered. Of course, this period was roughly estimated through research, so it could have been earlier or later.

The idea was to reduce it to a month and spread it out.

“Just figure it out.”

“I’m glad you’re so refreshing.”

Even though he didn’t say anything, the area under his eyes was puffy as if he was so worried. You might think she would feel betrayed even if she didn’t ask about the story of how the alliance countries turned their backs on her, but the nervousness on her face was quite different from before.

“… Mr. Fen.”

“Say it.”

“Are you still on the 74th floor?”

“I’m trying, but… “It’s not easy.”

The answer came with a bitter smile. Sehyun picked up the cooled tea, took a sip and rolled it around. And only when the scent filled my mouth did I swallow it without a sound.

“What happened to Gong Jae-woo?”

“We just finished the conversation by sufficiently coordinating each other’s opinions. “It would be good to hear from him directly.”

Sehyun nodded briefly. And he raised his body just as the teacup was empty. I didn’t bother holding the fan. He just had a tired face and a smile on his face as if he was seeing him off.

Sehyun looked back at him one last time before walking away.

“Mr. Fen.”

“Do you have anything to say?”

“I can’t do this this week because of Jaeyoung, so I’ll look after you starting next week. Get ready to attack with our heroes. If possible, we will help with the capture and growth of all empires currently in the alliance.”

After saying those words, Sehyun turned his back. He didn’t see Fan’s appearance, but the wet words he heard before leaving the door touched his heart.

“… “Thank you.”

There was only so much Sehyun could do. Even this was not done with good intentions. As Ruhak said, it was a choice made to share the burden with everyone.

To ensure that everyone can enjoy equal growth if possible, Sehyeon decided to send his hero to help. For now, replenishing power was the most urgent task.

When Se-hyeon came out after meeting Fan, there was ‘Basil’ waiting for Se-hyeon in the hot sun in front of the door. Carrying a huge scythe on his back, he was a vassal fifth in the list of heroes, and was as brave and bright as Roxy.

Sure enough, as soon as Basil saw Sehyun, he smiled like a puppy and ran towards her. Although she was as big as a tree, she was a child who could not do anything. He was the most innocent of the heroes, but when he picked up a scythe, he turned into something scary, so vassals below the knight level did not approach Basil because of the sense of estrangement.

On the contrary, he was the hero who often got into a lot of accidents and got scolded the most by Euncheong and Ruhak.

“Basil, I told you to sit in the shade.”

“No, Rod. “It’s okay to wait for a load.”

It was really sad to see him smile brightly, but Sehyun liked that smile. Because it’s warm.

“Ah, the frog gave me this again. I also said thank you. “Did I do well?”

“Yes, good job.”

Basil smiled brightly, put the familiar basket under one arm, took Sehyeon’s hand, and held it in his hand. Then he nibbled several times as if he was stroking a cotton ball.

Basil smiled brightly and did not stop his actions until he asked for the destination.

“Rod, where are you going?”

“Let’s go to the training camp.”

“yes.”

Basil reliably took the lead. She then looked back again and again, like a puppy watching to see if Sehyeon was following along, to check on Sehyun’s safety. Thanks to this, she had no choice but to be delayed on her way to the training center. She had walked the distance she could have covered in twenty minutes and arrived there in over forty minutes, so she had said everything.

As expected, a scene that had become a daily occurrence unfolded at the training center. Kim Gap-jun is shouting while holding a fan, and Gong Jae-woo is leaning down and taking a deep breath. And Huey, who is wandering restlessly next to Gong Jae-woo.

It seemed like he was out for physical training again.

“Two steps! Just take two more steps and rest! That’s right! Huey, just give me some water!”

Se-hyeon quietly watched the scene and slowly approached behind Kim Gap-jun, who was shouting while folding his fan.

“Draw! That’s how you run! Right… “Who are you?”

“and… How did you know? Besides, you’re not surprised anymore, are you?”

A fan was pushed under Sehyun’s chin. I don’t know where it was made, but the quality was quite good. Kim Gap-jun, who had been watching with his eyes wide open, made a pouty expression as soon as he confirmed that the other person was Se-hyeon.

“This guy is already so hot, why on earth is he running around? “Don’t you have anything to do?”

“I brought something delicious so we could eat together, but I don’t think it will work.”

Kim Gap-jun’s ears perked up at the word rice. The subtle gaze moved beyond Sehyun to the basket hanging on Basil’s arm.

“It was made by a frog… ?”

“So?”

“rest! rest time! “Walk, don’t run, that’s right!”

Kim Gap-jun shouted in a louder voice than ever at Gong Jae-woo and Huey, who were running on the lawn. Only Gong Jae-woo and Huey, who were puzzled, walked over with puzzled expressions. However, Gong Jae-woo soon found Se-hyeon and was startled and took a step back.

“Basil, would you like to stay here with Gapjun Kim for a moment?”

“Yes, I will kneel quietly.”

Basil nodded with a solemn look. Next to me, Kim Gap-Jun was clucking his tongue and saying he was trembling.

“Kim Gap-jun, please eat first with Huey. “I’m going to talk to Jaewoo Gong.”

“Draw, draw.”

Kim Gap-Jun sat down on his butt under the shade and responded excitedly. His mind was already focused on the basket of rice balls.

Leaving behind him, Se-hyeon approached Gong Jae-woo, who was standing trembling. Perhaps because of Gong Jae-woo’s actions, Huey also had an awkward expression.

“How are you both doing?”

“Yes, Sehyun. “Thanks to your concern, I am always doing well.”

“Oh, hello.”

“I have something to talk about with Gong Jae-woo… . “Mr. Huey, could you please leave for a moment?”

“yes? ah… Yes, I understand.”

Huey quickly widened the distance and moved away. Sehyeon walked under a nearby shady tree. Gong Jae-woo hesitantly followed suit.

As I roughly sat down against the tree, Gong Jae-woo also squatted down next to Se-hyeon in the same manner. The gaze was towards the ground.

“Gong Jae-woo.”

“… yes.”

“Have you talked to Mr. Fenn?”