The day after the banquet ended.
Even though it was a weekend when most students had a break, the place Shin Yu-seong arrived was an unexpected place.
Hunter Association. Academy City Branch.
It is a place that only those who are treated at the highest level among the numerous students aspiring to become hunters can enter.
“… … I saw it two days in a row. I can’t believe I get to see my students so often. “I might become a little attached to it.”
Meilin smiled slightly and said hello. Shin Yu-seong laughed along with him.
‘Now you even greet me like this.’
Evidence that he had become somewhat friendly with the business-like Meirin. Meilin gave orders to her officials in her familiar tone.
“Please specify the tower as the arrival location for portal G-3. There is no need for a portal guide. “I will accompany you personally.”
“yes! All right!”
Officials operating the portal with concise answers.
Ji-ing!
Meyrin before entering the portal.
I wanted to give Shin Yu-seong some precautions.
“Student Shin Yu-seong is strong. Clearing the lower level section will be simple. However, there are problems to watch out for even in low-rise sections.”
However, Meilin stops while trying to speak. She really liked people who were well prepared.
Thanks to this, Shin Yu-seong’s personality of being fully prepared won Meirin’s favor during the attack on Yeoulryong.
‘Surely this time too?’
Meilin looked at Shin Yu-seong and asked with a questioning look.
“Student Shin Yu-seong. Three reasons to be careful even in the lower sections of the tower. “Do you know anything?”
Shin Yu-seong was lost in thought for a moment at Meilin’s sudden question.
‘… … ‘Are the variables of the tower happening even on the lower floors?’
If we were to just define it as a top, there were too many variables for the top. Because everything in the tower was a variable.
Even on the same 30th floor, completely different stages appear in the tower depending on the time of year. The rotation of stages that can change at any time, random rewards that can only be found after clearing, and quests that always have different purposes make the tower an unpredictable space.
‘But nothing special happens on the lower floors.’
There are no quests until the 10th floor of the tower. The only way is to break through to the upper level. All you have to do is clear the stage by killing the monsters the top wants.
‘… … But the place is Top. Each of those monsters is also different.’
Shin Yu-seong searched his memory and recalled what Yu Won-hak had said.
[…] … This is the place called the tower. Because it’s so arbitrary. You should always be aware of your surroundings. Yoosung-ah.]
[yes!]
Three things that Yu Won-hak emphasized to Shin Yu-seong, who was still young.
“Probably for three reasons. Hidden monsters and champion bosses. And I think you’re talking about the hidden stage.”
Meilin smiled happily at Shin Yu-seong’s answer.
“That’s accurate. So what is the difference between a hidden monster and a champion boss?”
Now Meilin was not satisfied with the correct answer and was even demanding explanation from Shin Yu-seong. However, it is Shin Yu-seong’s answer that attracted attention.
Shin Yu-seong opened his mouth confidently.
“… … Hidden monsters are monsters unrelated to the floor that appear with a very rare probability. You could say it’s just a variable. But the champion boss is different.”
“… … The explanation of the hidden monster is perfect. Hehe, how are champion bosses different?”
Maylin asked with a smile. As if Shin Yu-seong didn’t even have to think, she immediately started explaining.
“An existing boss evolves when certain conditions are met. We don’t know what form it will take because its evolution depends on habitat and conditions. But this is also an extremely rare and special case. “Only about 20 cases were found below the 10th floor.”
A complete explanation, as if you were reading a textbook.
To put it simply, a hidden monster is when a strong monster appears out of nowhere.
On the other hand, the champion boss was a case where an existing boss became stronger for a special reason.
When Shin Yu-seong’s explanation ended, Meilin even clapped and expressed admiration.
“Really. That’s a perfect explanation. Only Sumire’s theoretical grades were high, so I didn’t have high expectations… … .”
This time, Meilin began explaining about the ‘Hidden Stage’.
“A hidden stage is when you are warped to a location other than the original target. I recommend retreating because I don’t know what variables will come out, but… … . If you are Shin Yu-seong’s student, you would understand, right?”
“There are times when the portal doesn’t work. “There are cases where there are no warp seats at the destination.”
Shin Yu-seong answered all the questions.
Meilin had a very satisfied face.
“… … Even though you are a student, you are already equipped with all the civil and martial arts skills. “As expected, there is a reason why the Chairman cherishes you.”
Meilin even gives me compliments that I wouldn’t normally give.
“That’s too much praise. Something I haven’t experienced yet. “There are many things we don’t know.”
Let Shin Yu-seong smile humbly.
Meilin placed the back of her hand on her chin and stared at Shin Yusung.
‘… … He’s kind, smart, good-looking, and has strong skills? You really are the type of person who will be loved wherever you go.’
However, Meilin did not covet Shin Yu-seong. The person who liked Shin Yu-seong was none other than Kang Yu-chan, the president of the Kwon Wang Confucian Studies Association. Even though she was a level 6 hunter, she was not an opponent he could compete with.
Saaaa!
The portal glows blue and operates as if it is ready. Meilin checked the location of the portal several times and then guided Shin Yuseong.
“Once you pass through the portal. It will be the first floor of the tower. “This time, please enter with me.”
Sigh!
Maylin enters the portal first. Shin Yu-seong lightly prepared herself by clenching her fists.
‘What does the tower look like?’
Shin Yu-seong had always heard stories about the tower. The person who told the story was, of course, his teacher, Yu Won-hak.
[Once you get to the first floor of the tower, you will feel it. How many hunters are there in the world!]
[How strong you have to be!]
Shin Yu-seong walked toward the other side of the portal, recalling Yoo Won-hak’s hearty laugh.
Saaaaa!
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The anticipation of the unknown held in my heart.
Let’s walk out of the portal. An unimaginable scenery unfolded before Shin Yu-seong’s eyes.
“A hunter who will break through the 8th floor? Even Italians here speak Korean well! 1 spot left! quickly!”
“… … Andiamo e basta.(……Let’s just get going.)”
A Korean woman and an Italian man are looking for a member to break through the top together.
[Hunter supplies repair/purchase/sale!]
[Maseok Currency Exchange]
[Hunting Request Center (Level 3 to 5)]
Shops for various purposes are located on the first floor of the tower. The first floor of the tower, filled with crowds of people, was reminiscent of a plaza or market.
“… … “Is this the top?”
Shin Yu-seong looks around in amazement.
“It’s not always like this. Most of the first floor is like this. “It’s where the journey begins.”
Meilin pointed to the stores one by one to give guidance.
“Hunters who don’t want to waste money on portals often reorganize on the first floor like this. You can also fix broken hunter supplies. “I also rest at the hotel.”
“… … okay.”
“And to begin the journey to the tower, you must use the warp stone at the reception center.”
The place Meirin led Shin Yu-seong was, as she said, the reception area where the warp stone was placed. Meilin handed the guide the permission slip that Kang Yu-chan had given her.
“Confirmed. “Then, is Hunter Shin Yu-seong the only participant?”
The guide smiled brightly when I checked the permit. Mei-Lin asked her contestant, Shin Yu-Seong, a doctor.
“You can experience it on your own now. You may come later with party members. Or you can gather active members and members here. Student Shin Yu-seong. “What are you going to do?”
In response to Meilin’s question, Shin Yusung looked around. And then a brief thought.
‘As expected, I… … .’
After thinking, Shin Yu-seong smiled faintly.
* * *
In the morning, sunlight seeps through the large curtains. Eunah Kim rubbed her eyes and slowly stood up.
‘This place… … .’
Soft bed and soft blanket.
The furniture is frugal enough to be considered one’s own home. When Eunah Kim was rubbing her eyes with her blank face, she heard a familiar voice.
“ah! “Are you awake?”
The identity of the voice is Sumire, wearing a t-shirt and smiling. Feeling like something was missing, Kim Eun-ah lowered her gaze and quickly checked her clothes.
‘… … ‘What are these clothes?’
What he is wearing is a T-shirt that is very loose on the chest.
“Ah… … It’s the head. here… … “It’s a dormitory, right?”
Kim Eun-ah spoke, resting her forehead on the Tiramisu hangover, and glanced at Sumire.
“But Sumire. Why am I here? This is your… … “Isn’t it home?”
When Kim Eun-ah asked a question with a strange expression, Sumire smiled sheepishly.
“That’s Eun-ah… … . You made such a fuss about wanting to go with me… … .”
“Ang? what!? I?”
Kim Eun-ah goes through her memories, saying that it can never be like that. However, in her faint memories, Kim Eun-ah gradually recalled herself from yesterday.
[Naaaa~ I’m going to sleep alone today~ Oh, I hate it~ I’m going to sleep with the party kids, not the mansion.]
A person who gets drunk and throws tantrums.
[…] … To Sumire. I like?]
[Kyaa!? yes!? yes great!]
[Hmph, I like it too~ Then let’s sleep together! If you don’t sleep with me, I’ll turn gray… … .]
As the memories came to mind, Kim Eun-ah’s face became increasingly red.
“I-I’m sorry… … . I was in a strange state yesterday… … .”
In the end, Kim Eun-ah urgently apologizes.
Sumire smiled and spread out a mini table on Kim Eun-ah’s bed.
“ruler! “Here is breakfast.”
“What, are you killing me?”
“Because it’s morning. I prepared something that is easy to digest! … … Hehe, we all ate too much yesterday.”
Sumire cutely pats her stomach while saying that. Kim Eun-ah took a bite of her porridge with a spoon and her eyes lit up.
‘Wow, it’s delicious…’ … .’
Strangely enough, by Kim Eun-ah’s standards, Sumire’s plain porridge tasted better than the chef’s dish.
It’s really something I don’t know why.
Kim Eun-ah slowly ate the porridge and belatedly asked Sumire.
“But what about Yoosung?”
“Ah, Yoosung went on a field trip to the tower today.”
“alone?”
Kim Eun-ah has a somewhat sad-looking face. But even for a moment. Kim Eun-ah stopped spooning as memories suddenly came flooding back to her.
[huh? Rather than that, I came to give Yooseong a drink… … .]
[Yuseong~ This is what I give you. Well done~ Looks like a baby bird.]
And as all the memories of last night came to mind, Kim Eun-ah thought to herself.
‘Let me just die… … .’
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