How to Survive as a Player Chapter 164

#164

“Despite this, the White Coat League still hasn’t come to its senses?”

“It is currently being monitored by the Magic Empire. Moreover, considering that their atrocities are publicly known, I think there will be severe conflict even within the White Coat Federation. In order not to become victims, they will have to live every moment as if there is a knife under their neck. So, I guess there is no chance of the plan going forward.”

“If you capture low-level empires and set them up, aren’t they the victims? “I thought I could still do that.”

“It is the ‘players’ who can affect the barrier, but that is only possible if they gather enough numbers to affect the tower. “Gathering that number of people is not easy for those who are in control.”

That made sense. Hearing that, I felt some relief. Moreover, if the Magic Empire, which is located closest to the White Cloth Empire, is watching, it will not be easy to move.

The Magic Empire had currently signed a non-false pledge and a vassal contract with the Choun Alliance. A somewhat reliable assortment was sufficient.

“But, I think I heard that you were promised cooperation from the White Coat Federation… . What happened, Mr. Fen?”

“Haha, don’t say anything to me. “If they spit it out and don’t protect it, what can they do?”

Fan raised his teacup as if to avoid conversation. The steaming teacup soon tilted sharply. Sehyeon quietly watched this and changed the topic with a sigh.

“How many L-class magic stones do you have? If I can get away with it, I plan to supply it to the Magic Empire in the future. “They said they want to purchase it in bulk because only test runs are left until the magic weapon is completed.”

“It’s not as much as you think. The probability of getting L-class is very slim. However, since the quantity obtained is not completely non-existent, it is best to request transactions only when necessary. Are you done?”

“Then, please revise the contract before you leave later. “First of all, let’s remove the transaction clause and supply only when necessary.”

“Oh, can you tell me how many L-class magic stones you have? I’m planning to use this as a reference when manufacturing the ultrasonic bomb process. “There may be a situation where we need to manufacture it in large quantities.”

“If you include those in the national treasury, there will be close to 200.”

“… “How many?”

“200. I had quite a bit of money saved up before I folded it. “Nowadays, L-class magic stones are not coming out very often, but before I quit, there were quite a lot of them.”

“… … .”

“Why, are you dissatisfied?”

“It’s the contract I mentioned a little while ago… .”

“I don’t like it.”

Sehyeon said clearly and picked up a snack. It was to avoid conversation like a fan. Fan burst out laughing with a somewhat embarrassed expression. This was understandable because the power of the tower that controlled the barrier had weakened, and the amount of magic stones coming out of the tower had decreased significantly.

Even if you kill a monster, four out of ten magic stones do not come out. It was something that had never happened before. Everyone can guess the cause, but because of that, the acquisition of L-class magic stones was currently sluggish.

“… How are you doing, Gong Jae-woo?”

“It’s growing at an alarming rate. So much so that my archduke would be surprised. Oh yeah. I almost forgot. “There was something Gong Jae-woo told me to tell you.”

I almost forgot. Sehyeon stared at Fan, who was taking something out, with a disapproving expression. What he took out of his arms was a small box. Inside the box I opened and handed over, there were two thin silver-rimmed rings neatly placed.

Sehyun picked up the ring and looked at its smooth surface. It was a simple and thin ring.

“It’s his first creation. He said he really wanted to give his first creation to you. “It’s a bit disappointing for me.”

“What device do you have?”

The surface of the ring was as clean and smooth as a mirror. It looked like a well-made craft as there were no scratches whatsoever.

“It’s a ring with a communication device. Of course, only voice communication is possible.”

“Gong Jae-woo is already making something like this?”

“Also, that ring allows communication even within the tower.”

Sehyun’s fingertips, which were looking at the ring, suddenly froze. The gaze that was fixed on the ring soon shifted to Fan. Fan showed a cool smile while facing Sehyun, who was dazed in surprise.

“That’s why you didn’t say it. “He is someone who will leave a mark.”

The blank gaze that was looking at the fan turned back to the ring. I looked at it for a while and thought about it, but I had never heard of news that a cultural object that could be used in the tower had been developed.

“… “I think I heard that the device doesn’t work in the tower. Am I wrong?”

“No, that’s right. It’s like that in the first place. The reason why Gong Jae-woo was able to create it was because the tower’s power was weakened. However, when I was at that level, all I could do was make a sensor, let alone a long-distance communication device. “Thanks to you, my grand duke is coveting it a lot.”

“Elder, that’s enough. Just ask Gong Jae-woo if he can make more.”

Hearing those words, Fan suddenly stretched out his arms and lifted up his clothes. He then rested his chin with his wrist exposed, and a silver bracelet that appeared to be a set with a ring made by Gong Jae-woo was seen hanging on his wrist.

“Oh, don’t get me wrong. “I made this myself with permission from Gong Jae-woo.”

“Is it connected to this ring?”

“I see. When you enter the tower, I plan to write about any urgent matters that arise. What do you think? Don’t they look like a couple?”

Sehyun waved his hand as if it wasn’t worth responding and picked up the box containing the remaining rings. One was intended to be given to Ruhak and other heroes when going on a mission and to be used as a means of periodic communication.

Fan continued to praise Gong Jae-woo with a smile on his face. It was almost like praise.

Still, as I listened carefully to what Fan said, I was able to hear many things. Gong Jae-woo, who is doing well despite his worries, and his growth. And even Fan’s heart that hopes for endless development.

“Mr. Fen.”

“Say it.”

“How much do you trust me?”

“I am proud to say that I believe in you more than anyone else.”

Fan’s blue eyes, which had lost their smile, made faith ambiguous. Sehyeon looked into those eyes for a long time and then cast <Depth of Trust>.

[‘Allies’ cast the wide area buff ‘Depth of Trust LV.4’.]

White letters appeared before my eyes. When the writing became clear, Sehyun lowered her gaze and checked it, pretending to point at the snack.

[‘As much as you trust’ Engineering Empire MAX value – 16%] -10%

[‘As much as it is trusted’ Engineering Empire MAX value – 40%] -40%

[The buff increase value for ‘Engineering Empire’ ‘Depth of Trust’ is 10%.]

The skill was lifted immediately. Sehyun’s gaze did not appear the entire time she was chewing the snack.

At most 10%. What can I do with this? Expectations are always met with a daunting reality. I didn’t want to say that the fan was the problem. It was always Sehyeon’s shame that was too low. From Lee Jae-young to Baek Do-hyun and Agatha, it was always Se-hyeon herself who failed to meet expectations.

I went through life without even knowing that my distrust was so deep. Currently, based on LV.4 of <Depth of Trust>, the MAX buff effect that can be received is 40%. Even taking into account the fact that the maximum value per person is 20%, it means that Sehyun only believes in the fan by 10% of 100%.

Even the fans that were believed to have built up a fair amount of trust only accounted for 10%. Only 10%.

Is it possible to upload it? Anxiety began to build up as to whether it would be possible to build the trust of the numerous empires that had become vassals. However, things continued without any countermeasures, and it was now beyond the point where it could be resolved.

“What’s going on? “Your complexion is dark.”

“You don’t have to worry about it. little… “I’m tired.”

Isn’t it really you who has the problem? The endlessly floating questions finally subsided without finding an answer.

It was a long time later that the white letters that filled my eyes disappeared.

***

Finally, the 88th floor.

The daily routine of circling the tower was repeated so much that it became insensitive to count the days. And finally, after many twists and turns, Sehyun was able to challenge the 88th floor. It was also the day when 20 days of the 40-day grace period for the 88th floor that Fan had told me about had already been spent.

Even though he challenged himself by gradually increasing the level by 10 floors starting from the 40th floor, on the day he went to the 88th floor for the first time, his determination was in vain and Sehyeon had to sit down before he could even take 10 steps.

This was because I was completely overwhelmed by the cries of monsters shaking the huge forest cavity and became infected with fear. Unlike Se-hyeon, who was shaking with fear, the heroes who were restless and worried were just fine.

Still, I tried my best to go further, but when I encountered the first monster, I lost consciousness and my first attack on the 88th floor ended just like that.

Still, after three days, things were a lot better than when I first started. Even though I was shaking, I didn’t collapse.

Kkeek- Kkuek-

In front of everyone, two giant monsters with distorted faces stood blocking the road, holding sharp blunt weapons carved out of stone. It was a monster that was 3 meters tall and had a foul odor. The dried blood stains on the blunt weapons hinted at their ferocious nature.

The bloated body bulged out its blue muscles as if it felt something. They were monsters with degenerated eyes. The distorted face had misplaced eyeballs covered with a white membrane, a huge nose, and an abnormally protruding mouth.

However, the monsters distinguished everything by smell and sound. It moved the tips of its ears sensitively to even the slightest sound, and sniffed its nose repeatedly to search for the location of the intruder.

And when the monsters, who had identified the intruder’s location, stomped out from where they were standing, Se-hyeon’s quiet fear reared its head again.

It was a life that was impossible to get close to.