How to Survive as a Player Chapter 160

#160

“Let me ask you one thing.”

“Listen.”

“The Celestial People’s Company run by the Earthen Empire… “What was it for?”

There was no answer for a long time. However, after a long silence, Baluk opened his mouth with a heavy expression.

“… It was a route to gather victims to carry out the plan. By providing the Celestial Race, the allied empire is promised solidarity and is lured into becoming a victim… “It was a place.”

“Then, the empires that were sacrificed on the day the White Cloak Empire implemented ‘Yuji’… .”

“They were all empires that were provided with Celestials.”

Everything I had experienced so far fit together. From the words of Fan, who wanted to destroy the Cheoninjok Sanghoe of the Earthen Empire, to the attitude of Park Seung-gun, who used evil and went on a rampage until the end. Park Seung-gun was probably confident that the White Coat League would not abandon him.

Because his position was important.

Park Seung-gun’s partner was not a single member of the Magic Empire, but the White Coat League itself. From the beginning, Park Seung-geon’s company was a ‘victim training center’.

“The mistake I made was that I completely believed in the White Coat League’s plan. That’s why L-class magic stones were supplied to the Earth Empire. The reason I made the sacrifice was because of confidence. I believed that the ‘plan’ would come true, and now I realize that mistake and am trying to correct it.”

Baluk’s head bowed deeply. He realized that ‘maintaining’ the White Coat Federation was impossible and was trying to change his ways.

“This is something I learned only after making many sacrifices. Absolutely, the ‘maintenance’ of the White Coat Federation cannot succeed. Now that I think about it, I know very well that I can’t do anything about it. That’s why I want to right what’s wrong even more. “This is why I came to the Choun Alliance and why I am trying to perfect the weapon.”

Magic weapons have been released on Elix only three times so far. From the lowest level weapon, which is the first finished product, to intermediate and high level weapons.

Every time the magic weapon opened its mouth, the world changed. Sometimes it created a tsunami, sometimes it caused an avalanche, and sometimes the entire mountain disappeared.

There was a high possibility that the weapon he developed this time was a top-class weapon. It was a situation where it could be enough power to surpass the energy cannons of two Magic Explosive Aircrafts.

“… “Do you have any intention of coming into my vassal country?”

“If you can fight against that, it’s as much as you can.”

My eyes were distantly closed. Complex thoughts were tangled together. But the worries did not last long. In the end, it was a matter of choice.

“I will prepare the contract here, and I will officially meet you in a few days. We promise to provide the Magic Empire with a regular supply of L-class magic stones. “Let’s coordinate with the Engineering Empire and try to complete the transaction as soon as possible.”

“Thank you.”

“no. Live your whole life in atonement. “Because that’s what I want most.”

Baluk bowed his head and accepted this. There was no further conversation. As soon as the sound died down, noises that I had not noticed entered my ears.

Sehyeon followed the commotion and moved his gaze towards the door. Jaeyoung Lee was calling out to Sehyeon outside, asking if it was still far away. I followed the sound and moved slowly.

“I won’t see you off. I hope everything goes well on your way.”

“Sure.”

Sehyun passed by him without answering. Even though I hated him, he was someone I had to be with from now on. For now, that was the priority.

As I left the reception room, the open air passed my nose. There were still many people left in the conference room. Numerous gazes who had made their decision and even the Grand Dukes who remained silently in their seats.

Everyone was waiting for Sehyun.

They were all those who remained to declare vassalage. In front of them stood people with enormous presence. Fan and Agatha, Lee Jae-young and Baek Do-hyeon, and even Li Jeong of the Shadow Empire and Numan, who taunted the Celestial Race.

I felt my shoulders becoming heavy again. However, Sehyeon soon entered the group as well.

***

As expected, the time to attack the tower was greatly reduced. Elix’s current barrier was no different from a cracked poison filled with water. Even the strategy could only be a temporary measure for now.

That’s how dangerous everything was.

As everyone was worried about the effectiveness of the barrier, which was weakening day by day, neighboring empires, which had been ranked second to none, began to work hard to raise their vassals. It was a good sign.

“Everyone, don’t forget to be careful. There’s still a lot left until the attack time, so if you don’t think you can do it, come out and ask for help right away, okay? “Kwak Jeong-han and Awl come out as soon as they think it won’t work out.”

“Frog.”

“Yes, I understand.”

Se-hyeon had been facing the heroes, knights, Kwak Jeong-han, and Aul in front of the gatehouse since early morning. He was actually seeing off.

On the day of the alliance meeting, many empires returned with an expression of their will for their vassal states and a promise of support from the Choun Alliance. It was because of this that many people were able to attack the tower.

This is because higher-ranking empires have begun to help in conquering the tower, which was difficult to beat due to its high difficulty.

Of course, the heroes competing today were receiving Sehyun’s sendoff in order to conquer the 87th floor. Kwak Jeong-han and Owl were in a situation where they had to conquer the 60th floor according to their level, but because the time was right, they decided to follow the heroes in order to accelerate their growth.

Of course I stopped it. I stopped him countless times and expressed my concerns several times. There was even a threat. However, no words could stop their desire for growth. In the end, it was Sehyun who lost.

“Mr. Kwak Jeong-han and Mr. Aul must never forget the promise they made to me.”

“yes. Don’t worry, Sehyun. “I will definitely come back.”

“Frog.”

Kwak Jeong-han, who had already been promoted to warrior level, was spending his days as if he were living alone in the tower with Owl, in addition to undergoing rigorous training. Thanks to that, Kwak Jeong-han has now achieved frightening growth. If things continued like this, it was clear that within two weeks, Kwak Jeong-han would be at the same level as the current knights.

“I’ll be back, Rod.”

“When we get back, let’s all sleep together again.”

Seeing the gateway slowly opening, Sehyun spoke with a smile towards the heroes. After that day of sleeping uncomfortably huddled together in one room, the heroes would often come in the middle of the night and stand in front of Se-hyeon’s door.

I didn’t know what it meant. Sehyun also wanted to spend the night comforting the sleeping heroes. The reason he couldn’t do that was because he didn’t want to make the heroes sleep on the floor.

“I’m going to make a big bed.”

I saw the heroes’ eyes change. Eyes exposed to the rising sunlight were conveying certain emotions. It felt like a decision.

“I will definitely come back.”

“I’ll be back no matter what, Rod.”

“Yes, I will definitely do that.”

“Rod, I like the floor too.”

Everyone had a strange look in their eyes. Everyone’s words were a bit strange, but Sehyun accepted them with a smile, as always.

When the conversation concluded, the gatehouse door was wide open. The dust floating over the barren land was smelled up to here. The sight of the heroes turning their backs and moving forward was more solemn than ever.

Gwak Jeong-han and Aul followed with their knights. It looked like a difficult journey.

Se-hyeon watched them walking away for a long time, and only when their images disappeared as if they had been erased did he turn around from where he was standing.

“Lord, where do you want to go?”

“To go to the Archduke. “You don’t have to be an escort today, so do whatever you want.”

“I will help you on your way.”

Sehyeon, matching his horse with the retainer following him, headed towards the castle tower where Ruhak would be. Sehyeon had something else to do today. The person I would be accompanying was Ruhak. And if possible, even Kim Gap-Jun.

“Oh, can you stop by the training center on the way and tell Kim Gap-jun? “Please come to the front of the gatehouse.”

“yes.”

I could have gone in person, but it was clear that Gapjun Kim would never come. I’m lucky if I don’t get pointed at.

When Se-hyeon parted ways with his vassal and visited Ruhak’s office, Ruhak was working as usual, as usual.

Despite the sound of the door wide open, Ruhak’s eyes were still fixed on the documents. It was definitely like that until Sehyun opened her mouth.

“Nell, should we go for a walk beyond the gate over there?”

The gaze went straight to Sehyun. Perhaps because his face was turned away from the sunlight, his expression seemed fiercer. No, in reality, Ruhak did not have a very good expression.

“It’s a walk.”

Soon, a cold voice was heard. Her fingertips tapping her pen on the desk. When the sound stopped, Ruhak lazily rested his chin and sneered.

“So, it looks like you still haven’t come to your senses?”

“Ah, that’s why you’re asking us to go together. “If I’m going, I’m taking Kim Gap-jun with me.”

“That’s a place I shouldn’t have gone in the first place.”

“So you’re not going?”

Ruhak had already noticed that Sehyun was going to meet Billwill. She doesn’t necessarily need to be with Ruhak, but Se-hyun thought she should know about Ruhak too. The reason why we had no choice but to split up. Also, if possible, the current situation.

Ruhak just looked at Sehyeon in silence for a long time. But he soon put down his pen and straightened up. A short sigh escaped his mouth.