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“Thank you, teacher! Thank you so much!”
“Thanks to you, teacher, my child is alive!”
“I am so grateful······ I am glad I left it to you, teacher!”
Treatment completed.
As soon as the word got out, the parents came running.
They are all representatives or presidents of mid-sized companies.
He grabbed my hand and bent his back as if it was going to break.
“No. It was possible because Ja-je had great willpower. I just helped Ja-je overcome her fever.”
“Oh, you are so humble.”
“It’s easy to say, but who can cure a fever? There’s nothing we haven’t tried to cure Seungyoon. We sincerely thank you.”
You’re not just going to say hello with words, are you?
Chief Choi gave a subtle nod from the side.
The parents understood immediately and gave a signal.
Then, those who had been waiting outside come in, each carrying a magic box.
“It’s small, but I express my gratitude.”
“No, what is this······”
“I heard from the head of Jeilbo Security. Originally, it was the result of a bet between Woojin and him, and if Woojin won, he would treat our kids. But as humans, we can’t just wash our mouths. The teacher treated them regardless of the bet result. Regardless of the bet result, we agreed to give our children a thank you gift to the teacher.”
Five magic boxes lined up in a row.
Huh? Five?
Another guardian pointed to the box and said.
“One of them is something we worked on as best as we could, and the rest were brought in after discussing them one by one. We didn’t want the parts to overlap unnecessarily.”
Gulp.
The dry saliva just flows down by itself.
I think I know what’s inside the magic box.
It’s a magic weapon.
Seo Woo-jin scratched his head.
“I’ve been looking for a magic armor craftsman, but he hasn’t made a schedule yet. He said he’ll be free next week, so I’ve made an appointment for then.”
“You haven’t won yet.”
“You made all my friends level 3, so I should at least give you that much. I’ll match you whether you win or lose the bet.”
“Haha. Thanks.”
“Are you going to open the box now?”
“of course.”
Expectant eyes poured in.
Both Baek So-rin and Choi So-jang were looking at the box with excited faces.
Open them one by one.
When I put my hand on the magic lock, it checked the pre-entered genetic information and then a light flashed.
A halo of light racing through the magic circle on the surface of the box.
Soon it started to rattle, white light leaked out, and a flash of light went off with a pop.
‘It’s like when we used to have free draws for Arcane Seoul.’
Finally the box was opened.
Inside is a pair of shoes.
They were sturdy-looking plate boots.
The instep was densely inlaid with jewels and a magic circle was engraved on it, eloquently proclaiming its existence.
“These are shoes imbued with speed magic. They are sturdy and made of a genuine alloy, making them very light and comfortable. Would you like to try them on?”
“Thank you.”
I didn’t refuse it and put it on right away.
A brisk breeze envelops me as my body becomes surprisingly light.
Quick trait.
Acceleration characteristics are better at short distances, but personally I prefer speed.
Because it is an essential material for the upper mobility skill that I equip to Kim Jeon Sa.
It’s also better when used with dashing, jumping, and sprinting.
I smiled broadly.
“It’s better than I thought. I’ll use it well. I think it will be a great help.”
“Don’t be so kind. It’s nothing compared to the grace you have bestowed upon us.”
The box opening show followed.
The next item was a helmet.
Something similar to a folding helmet, to say the least.
These days, with portability being emphasized, head gear is all coming out like this.
Like the folding helmet I used to wear, you can fold it up and put it on your back, and when you pull it all the way out, it completely covers your face and head.
Of course, goggles and a gas mask are also provided.
“It has a detection spell. If you just wear this and walk around, you won’t be surprised.”
“Thank you for your hard work in saving me.”
The third thing I received was a shield.
It’s a folding shield, after all.
The type that is mounted on the left forearm, similar to the one I used.
The difference is that when you equip it and deploy it, it unfolds into a round shape.
What we used before was, in fact, just a few pieces of iron plate.
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“It has the power of a fortress. The shield itself is also useful.”
“The castle······ This is also a precious item. Thank you.”
This is an activated trait.
When activated, it greatly increases defense and resistance.
Instead, your ability to move is drastically reduced, but it becomes easier to stay in place.
An essential trait for defensive warriors.
It is also one of the necessary conditions for the Vajra Body.
‘One more to go!’
The diamond body suddenly appeared before my eyes.
All that remains is the last box.
An axe popped out of the open box, emitting light.
It is not very large in size and is suitable for use as a secondary weapon.
Instead, it was very beautiful.
The whole axe was made of alloy and had a sharp blade, and a magic circle glowed softly around the magic core embedded just behind the blade.
“It is the axe of rage.”
“rage!”
It’s fury, fury.
The ability that Park Dae-yeop used.
It’s a subset of frenzy, but where can I use frenzy as I please?
He was forced to wear the cursed glasses by stabbing them into his body.
Moreover, rage can be turned on and off freely.
It means that even if you use it once like mad, the aftereffects won’t be so severe that you’ll die.
I bowed sincerely.
“This is a really good item. I did it because Woojin asked me so earnestly, but I didn’t know I would be given such a treasure. I will use it well.”
“Hehehe, teacher. If you use that together with the shield I gave you, it’ll be really cool. I’m saying there’s nothing that goes together so well?”
“I can already imagine. If I were to wield a shield and use an axe, there would be no superhuman on the same level who could beat me.”
“I’d be upset if you left my shoes behind! If it’s dangerous, use Swift and retreat! You can also use Fury and rush in with Swiftness!”
“It’s best to identify the danger in advance. If you just detect it well and move around, you won’t be in danger.”
“Haha. Thank you all.”
All that remains is the last box.
I felt full from what I had so far, but my hands were shaking as I opened it.
I finally calmed down and put my hand on the lock.
The box trembles and opens its mouth like a monster.
“oh!”
Baek So-rin, who was watching, exclaimed in admiration.
Inside the open box.
All that’s inside are two bottles.
But it’s not ordinary.
Inside the transparent, shining crystal bottle, a light resembling the Milky Way was shimmering.
Nectar!
It allows superhumans who have reached their birth level limit to break through their limits, and it allows low-level superhumans to level up just by eating it!
Although reality is different from games and you have to suffer a bit even if you eat the nectar, it was well worth it.
One of the guardians rubbed his nose.
“You said that the reason you met Woojin was because of nectar?”
Another guardian speaks.
“You may have overcome your fever, but you never know when you might need nectar again.”
“It will definitely be needed.”
“We managed to get some nectar just in time for that time. Oddly enough, the nectar seeds have dried up these days, so it hasn’t been easy.”
“I hope this helps.”
Nectar, nectar.
I can drink it, or you can give one to Baek So-rin.
Because the strengthened Baek So-rin will eventually become my powerful sword.
I politely accepted two bottles of nectar.
“Thank you. This is truly amazing. I never expected to receive nectar.”
“Hahaha. This much is enough.”
“Although we are not the only ones who are free, we are not the ones who fall behind.”
“You received a bottle of nectar from Jeilboan, so you should receive two bottles of nectar from us as well!”
It turns out there was a hidden competitive spirit.
Jegeommun and Ilgeommun are long-standing martial arts schools that have been around since the Goryeo Dynasty, but these four companies are the nouveau riche who rose to fame after liberation.
It doesn’t matter.
I’ll just get the treasure.
I bowed my head deeply once again.
“I sincerely thank you. Please feel free to contact me if you need anything in the future.”
“Hehehe. Thank you for your words. If something comes up, I will definitely ask you. Can you please pretend not to know when you get there?”
“That goes without saying.”
The atmosphere is being organized in a warm manner.
Before leaving, four students knelt in front of me.
“Teacher······Thank you for saving my life.”
“I know you’re grateful, but you don’t have to do this.”
“No. How can I repay this favor?”
“You have already paid it.”
“I can’t say that I repaid you with just one magic weapon. You saved my life.”
“If you’re grateful, say hello to Woojin. To be honest, I helped you because I saw Woojin’s face. If Woojin hadn’t asked me, I wouldn’t have been interested in the first place.”
“Even so, it doesn’t change the fact that you saved me, teacher.”
It’s heartwarming and touching, but how does it end?
When I was in a difficult situation, Seo Woo-jin stepped forward.
He forces his friends to stand up and then hits them on the back of the head.
“The teacher is in trouble! If you’re grateful, you idiots, you can repay the teacher later! You’re now level 3!”
“Oh, right.”
“That’s right. Let’s be filial to our teacher.”
“Uh······Hyo-do? Is that right?”
Could it be because I’ve been at home all the time since I was little because of my fever?
To put it nicely, he is innocent, but to put it bluntly, he has a bit of an innocent side.
Even though I hired a tutor and learned as much as I could.
“Goodbye, teacher!”
“See you again!”
“thank you!”
One by one, they leave their seats.
Lastly, before the Galaxy Mall Kim Seung-yoon family left, they secretly called the Galaxy Mall CEO.
The Galaxy Mall representative looks at me with a strange look.
“You have something to tell me?”
“Yes. If you have a wiretapping device, would you like to use it? I don’t want it to be known to the outside world.”
“Yes, that’s right.”
The Galaxy Mall representative pressed down on his wristwatch.
A formless wave spread out and enveloped the two of us.
“Go ahead.”
“Yes. Actually, I have a favor to ask.”
“Please? If it’s a request from you, sir, then of course I should do it. But why bother with the wiretapping prevention device······”
“I need to go into the underground Geumyeok area of the Galaxy Mall Hanam branch.”
Underground gold mine.
That hit the nail on the head.
The Galaxy Mall representative’s face hardens.
“Underground confinement? There’s no such thing.”
“Really?”
“Of course. If there was a forbidden zone, would we have built Galaxy Mall on top of it? The Hanam branch is a branch that our company has put all its efforts into creating. It also has the best sales among our company’s branches. There is no forbidden zone, and even if there was, we would have cleaned it up and eliminated it a long time ago.”
Are you saying that for something like that?
I stared intently at the Galaxy Mall representative.
I spoke each word slowly, so that there was no way to deny it.
“Parking lot on the 8th floor underground. The wall between areas A-1 and A-2. Is there really no underground restricted area there?”
“doesn’t exist.”
Galaxy Mall representative stubbornly denies it.
But I couldn’t help but feel my pupils shaking for a moment.
No matter how much of a businessman you are in this crazy world, humans are still humans.
“Isn’t it really so? Can I go to the Hanam branch and pickaxe the wall on the 8th basement floor?”
“Teacher! Are you threatening me right now? Even for a teacher like you, this is crossing the line!”
The Galaxy Mall representative blushes and protests.
I’m not trying to threaten you either.
“If that’s the case, I would have linked Seungyoon’s treatment to it and threatened him. Do you think I’m doing this to extort money or something from you, sir? Do you think I’m just that kind of person?”
“No, that’s not it.”
When I brought up the student I had treated, he became noticeably less angry.
Now that you’ve got the whip, it’s time for the carrot.
I spoke in a quiet voice.
“There’s nothing much I want. The underground forbidden area, there’s what I’m looking for, so just give me permission to enter. Just seal off the 8th basement floor for a few days, block off Area A, and I’ll take care of everything. I’ll go down and explore the forbidden area, and make sure it’s purified. And finally, I’ll close the seal.”
“That, that······”
“Isn’t that a difficult task? Just seal it off for some repairs and let me and my disciples in.”
“Hmm, hmm, that’s not as easy as it sounds.”
Still a stiff face.
He was good at managing his facial expressions and eye contact, but he couldn’t fool me.
I’ve seen that kind of face and gaze a lot around the world.
I used to show it to people when I had something to show them.
What on earth are you trying to hide?
Countless thoughts come to mind like fireflies twinkling.
Episode 2, reminiscent of the Galaxy Mall dungeon that opened during the zombie outbreak.
It was a low level dungeon.
The entrance can be cleared at level 1, and the boss can be cleared at level 3.
The monsters that appear most often are zombies.
Of course, since it was a zombie outbreak, they were armed with tools such as saws, pickaxes, and hammers······
‘Huh? Is this it?’
One possibility crosses my mind.
I find myself clenching my fist.
I wanted to punch the Galaxy Mall representative who was shaking right in front of me.
‘After all, a businessman is a businessman.’
How do you do business in this crazy world?
You should not conduct business in good conscience.
That I won’t survive.
As if it were a given, you have to hit people on the back of the head, stab them in the back, grind them, and suck their blood in order to survive and crawl to the upper echelons of society.
Why is the Galaxy Mall CEO reluctant to open the underground gold mine?
It’s simple.
That’s because you’re not Qin Shi Huang and you buried the laborers alive.
Something that happens often in this world.
It is something that will be criticized if it becomes known, but it can still be stopped with money and power.
I felt nauseous.
I can’t believe that the smiling face that just handed me the magic weapon is the same as this businessman’s face.
That’s what it’s like to be human.
To some, he may be a good father and a good head of the household, but to others, he could be a heartless miser and a money-crazed murderer.
How is it different in my country?
It’s the same as saying, I’m the same monster as the CEO of Galaxy Mall.
“I know what you are worried about, sir.”
So I was able to convince him.
“If you wish, I will make a magical oath. I have an idea of what is in the underground forbidden zone and who is sleeping there. I will not tell anyone what I see there.”
“······Are you sure?”
“Of course. I will make sure to purify and seal it perfectly so that you won’t have to worry later.”
“Hoooo.”
The Galaxy Mall representative lets out a long sigh.
After hesitating for a while, he speaks to me as if making a promise.
“Never, ever go anywhere and say that. Especially not to Seungyoon.”
“Of course. I promise. Shall we make a real magic oath?”
“No. I can’t be rude to the teacher who treated Seungyoon. I will trust you.”
The schedule is three days later.
The deadline is two days.
The Galaxy Mall representative was worried that it was too late, but it was enough.
Because I have a perfect strategy for the Galaxy Mall Dungeon in my head.
Three days passed like that.
I entered the forbidden area with Baek So-rin.
