How to Survive as a Player Chapter 181

#181

Sehyun blinked slowly, looking at the black, unlit ceiling. After Se-hyeon came back from there until the night when the moon was shining, he was lying on the bed and looking up at the ceiling.

Ruhak and the heroes remained silent for now. Ruhak, who would have come by around this time, also had no news today.

Probably because I knew what I was hearing.

[Up to the 89th floor, the tower space was divided between empires, but from the 90th floor, all empires share the tower. In other words, even if someone completes the 90th floor, other empires can attack the upper floors. Of course, this also requires qualifications. Only empires that have overcome the 89th floor can challenge the tower beyond the 90th floor. Therefore, the empires implemented within the tower are among the top 10 empires with a high probability of reaching the 90th floor.]

This meant that from the 90th floor onwards, the entire empire would share the tower. Up to the 89th floor, each empire had a designated tower area. Therefore, there was a strong perception that it was a personal space.

This is why the fan was circling the 74th floor when circling the 84th floor of Sehyeon. The empire could not go beyond the level it had conquered. The next floor was locked until that floor was cleared.

However, starting from the 90th floor, the boundary was broken down.

[Accordingly, what we can help you with is letting you know in advance which empire will be implemented on each floor.]

‘Implementation scenario’ starting from the 90th floor.

[The first implemented empire on the 90th floor is the ‘Black Empire’.]

The first empire to be implemented based on the world of empires in the top 10 was Sehyeon’s empire.

[The ‘King’ of each empire informs you that you must conquer your own empire. Of course, cooperation between vassals and kings of other empires is also possible.]

The designated number of people is twenty. Among the conquerors, there had to be the king of the Imperium. So, in order to beat the 90th floor, Sehyun must also enter the tower.

The problem was the deadline.

[From the 90th floor, once you enter the tower, all access is blocked until you complete the strategy. If the King of the Realized Empire dies during an attack inside the tower, the tower will be re-realized as an empire with a changed rank. Of course, this is also possible only if there is some time left for the attack. This may not apply to those of you whose strategy period has been shortened due to contract termination. Of course, even if you fail to conquer the tower within the deadline, everyone who is conquering it will be buried inside the tower and die. The deadline for the attack is based on the speed at which the contract is being concluded… That’s about 30 days per floor.]

Once you enter, you cannot exit until the strategy is complete. There is only one opportunity, and assuming that there is still a deadline left for the attack, if Se-hyeon dies, the ranking will change due to a failure in the attack, and the Engineering Empire will again attack the ‘realization scenario’ from the 90th floor as the top empire.

It was a challenge with great risk.

[Even our guides do not know everything that happens there. Please note that you cannot see it and that you cannot interfere with it in any way. You must overcome the scenario solely with your own capabilities.]

It was a situation where I had to step into the tower without knowing anything about what was happening or what the situation was. The deadline is at most 30 days.

Considering that the time inside the tower and the time outside were the same, we had to attack as soon as possible.

“Let’s start by deciding on the number of people to be drafted… .”

Should I say hello to everyone?

Sehyeon, who was looking at the black ceiling, suddenly realized that there was someone outside the door and jumped up. The sound was not heard again. When I thought it was a mistake, this time the door shook.

It was too loud to be considered wind. Sehyeon got out of bed and slowly walked towards the door. He put his ear to the door, but there was no sound.

While wondering what to do, Sehyeon put on a protective artifact and reached for the doorknob.

Squeak-

The sound of the door rang too loudly. Something passed through the gap in the door where the moonlight was streaming in. It was moving as if it was crawling on the floor. Soon a familiar sound was heard.

Squeak-

In front of the door was a small monster that Jaeyoung Lee often walked around with. The monster didn’t seem to know that Sehyeon was sticking out its head, so it was curled up and pounding against the door.

“baby?”

At Sehyeon’s voice, the monster relaxed its curled body and looked up. When Se-hyeon’s eyes met, the little monster yelped like a cat and then cried.

Sehyeon put his hand under the monster’s stomach and carefully picked it up. He was still a heavy guy for his small body. The monster, struggling hard, bared its teeth and seemed to remember something, letting out a long cry and hanging down in a gloomy mood. Even his sharp claws and teeth were now hidden.

“I don’t think I came alone… .”

Sehyeon walked out the door while holding the monster in his arms. As soon as I came out, what I saw was Ruhak leaning on the railing of the corridor with his arms crossed.

Sehyun let out a long sigh and approached him.

“What did you do again?”

“You always talk like you’re doing something.”

“Put your hand on your heart and think. “Where is Jaeyoung?”

Ruhak looked at Sehyeon with a dull gaze and made a small gesture to the side. Sehyun’s gaze moved to the long hallway.

There were many people there kneeling in a reverential posture. It wasn’t surprising anymore. The heroes, now numbered 11, led by Euncheong, followed him, sitting on the cold floor and looking at Sehyun.

No, I looked around and saw that Kwak Jeong-han and Owl were also sitting there looking somewhat solemn. Jaeyoung Lee was at the end of the line. With something stuck in his mouth.

Even next to him was Baek Do-hyun, leaning crookedly on the railing in the same posture as Ruhark.

There was a lot to say, but Se-hyeon first approached Euncheong and asked.

“Why are you doing this? Next time, let the Archduke sit down too, okay?”

“… “The water seemed to be deep in the road, so I was anxious and waited despite the rudeness.”

“Did you? Next time, come in and sit down. Don’t sit on the floor. “Get up now.”

“yes.”

Only after seeing Eun-cheong and the heroes getting up on their knees did Se-hyeon barely lift the struggling monster and head towards where Jae-young Lee was. As soon as Se-hyeon lowered him to the ground, the monster, which was squealing, rushed toward Jae-young Lee.

“Muan, <silence> can you please let me go?”

“… yes.”

With Muan’s gloomy reply, something attached to Jaeyoung Lee’s mouth fell off. It looks like he used a skill to prevent a disturbance, but Jaeyoung Lee’s face looked very arrogant, as if he was feeling unfairly treated.

“Oh, why are you doing this to me, leaving that 8th place bastard alone? Hey, hey. My clothes are torn. “Stop coming up.”

Squeak-

Jaeyoung Lee supported the buttocks of the monster that was trying to climb up the clothes and hoisted it onto his shoulder. Only after settling on Lee Jae-young’s shoulder did the monster sneer with a relaxed expression.

“Jaeyoung, why did you leave the baby in front of the door?”

“Brother, this is not a baby. Originally, I sent you to bring my brother… . He didn’t ask, right? He told me not to bite… . “Look at your hands.”

“I didn’t ask, it’s okay. “What about Jaeyoung?”

“me? “I’m fine.”

Jaeyoung Lee answered with a bright smile. Then she jumped up and grabbed Sehyun’s arm, very wary of someone. Where Jaeyoung Lee’s gaze reached was Ruhak, who tilted her head crookedly.

It was worth knowing. Leaving the two people looking at each other like enemies, Se-hyeon turned to Baek Do-hyeon.

“Baek Do-hyun, what are you doing up at night?”

“Is there any reason why you can’t come?”

“You said the same thing, I guess you don’t sleep well at that age?”

“Still, I’m healthier than anyone else.”

“Hey, old man. “So why did you come?”

“Why don’t you ask the guy next to you who can’t live or die first?”

Baek Do-hyeon glanced at Lee Jae-young as if he were disapproving, then leaned against the railing and closed his eyes as if he was annoyed. In the end, Sehyeon’s eyes turned to Jaeyoung Lee.

“Jaeyoung, are you here because you have something to say? “It’s late. You shouldn’t have come tomorrow.”

“ah… Originally I was going to come a little earlier… . Uh, Zenka didn’t give me permission… . But now I’ve received proper permission! “I came today because I was worried that my brother might leave early tomorrow.”

The fingertips that were brushing Jaeyoung Lee’s hair suddenly stiffened. I wanted to remain ignorant, but Se-hyeon quickly realized what Jae-young Lee was saying. Maybe that’s why my heart became heavy when I saw Lee Jae-young smiling mischievously.

“… Jaeyoung, you know it’s a dangerous place.”

“If you go, I will go too. Zenka says you can follow me too. Since you have to go at least once anyway, it would be good to go and experience it in advance. So, I’ll go too, bro. Don’t worry, I’ll protect you. “I’m really strong now.”

Sehyeon still didn’t know where this blind trust came from. I could have asked, but the reason I didn’t ask until now was because I saw a lot of hurt on his face. The wound was always directed at Se-hyeon, and each time, Jae-young Lee risked his life.

“Jaeyoung, your brother… .”

“are you okay. “I don’t think you will fail.”

“I also agree with that thought. If you fail anyway, other empires won’t even dare, so I’ll try to help if possible. As for Isis, regarding the information in the tower… “Because I think I have to get it.”

The bittersweet smile somehow reminded me of many stories. It was surprising that Isis gave permission, but the sight of Baek Do-hyeon saying he was leaving Isis behind seemed unfamiliar now.

Many thoughts were buried in the faces of Lee Jae-young and Baek Do-hyeon. Jaeyoung Lee’s reddened eye corners have finally come into view. It was a sign of worry and wandering.

“Go with me, bro.”