Episode 153 Masquerade (3)
“I am not Rick’s colleague or subordinate.”
In a tone that exudes dryness.
“Rather, he works for me.”
The goblin spouted out an absurd fact.
no way… … .
Are you saying he was higher than middle manager Rick?
Exciting! Exciting! Exciting!
Heart beating fast.
The fur all over my body stood up on end.
‘Here, a big guy has appeared.’
This means that this goblin is one of only seven ‘senior managers’ in the Tower of Trials.
Beings outside the standard that even the gods of the tower cannot treat carelessly.
Even Jinhyeok did not meet all seven senior managers until he reached the top of the tower.
Because it was so veiled, the meaning of this meeting was special.
[Lv8 ‘Eyes of Gluttony’ is activated!]
[The level difference from the target is extreme.]
[‘Luck’ stat and ‘Adaptive’ stat are activated additionally!]
[‘Eye of Gluttony’ failed to see through the target’s status window.]
I tried using it just in case, but what came back was a red status window indicating failure.
Even using ‘lucky’ and ‘adaptive’ I couldn’t get over it.
As expected, the level of senior managers would be comparable to that of gods. Or even higher than that.
still.
‘not bad.’
It would not have been easy for most rankers to even gather themselves together during a meeting with a senior manager.
It felt like the inside of the store was going to burn down just from the magical power secretly flowing out.
If it were in the past, he would not have been able to withstand this pressure and would have fainted or collapsed.
But, it’s different now.
I felt that the gap with the opponent was not so wide that it was completely intimidating.
‘It’s not far.’
Yeah, it wasn’t far.
We can catch up much faster than in the past.
Perhaps it is possible not only to catch up, but even to surpass it.
In the not too distant future.
When I thought about it that way, I was able to regain my composure as if cold ice water had been poured into my head.
“Hmm. It doesn’t seem that much of a surprise. Moreover, you can endure this energy with ease. To be honest, it’s embarrassing on my part.”
“I was actually a bit surprised because I didn’t expect to meet a senior manager in a place like this, but I’ve experienced more absurd things than this several times. Thanks to that, I have become a person who wants to do that in most cases.”
“Hoo. “Are you saying you know about us?”
“I heard it at first glance. “What about the rumors about the seven ‘Kings of Invincibility’?”
In Jinhyeok’s words.
“… … !”
This time, the goblin’s expression changed suddenly.
So much so that it can be read on the face unlike before.
“I guess the word ‘amazing’ is used in times like this. haha. indeed… … . I’m very curious as to how you came across such information… … .”
“That would be against the tower’s rules.”
“Even the rules of the tower… … haha! you’re right. You are right. That’s an area I shouldn’t go over. Anyway, it’s fun. “I get the feeling that what Rick heard about Jinhyuk Kang was not an exaggeration, but an underestimation.”
“You probably have a lot of questions about me, but the important thing right now is that I’ve found one of the managers hiding in the city, right?”
Jinhyuk smiled slyly.
Could it be said to be some kind of Easter egg?
There are several hidden quests hidden in this masquerade ball.
Like now, finding middle managers disguised as monsters all over the city.
And the players who discovered it were to receive quite a nice reward.
The goblin knew that too, so he didn’t ask any more about the background of the information.
“Let me formally introduce you. My name is Hasting. This is the manager who manages the first floor of the tower. “Usually, I run the store here and make decisions about the most trivial matters.”
These are trivial things… … .
I can’t believe a senior manager in charge of the tower’s affairs would speak like that.
If the words that something important come out of that mouth, I wonder how much of an incident with enormous ramifications will occur.
“This is Kang Jin-hyuk.”
Jinhyuk also briefly introduced himself.
“Player Kang Jin-hyuk found one of the administrators, so of course we should compensate him accordingly. Well, what do you want? If you want, we can even fit you a top-of-the-line suit for free.”
You must be kidding, right?
I didn’t come all this way and open my mouth just to get something like that.
“Clothes made by artisans are not bad. I decline this time. Instead, I would like to receive another invitation.”
“If it’s an invitation… … .”
“Because you can’t go to a party and leave someone behind.”
“This is it. “You’re asking for something quite unreasonable.”
“We have accomplished the unreasonable, so we are asking for the unreasonable. “I guess there’s no other player other than me who found the manager, right?”
Although he didn’t lose once, Hasting seemed to like that kind of recklessness even more.
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“Fuhaha! That is also true. “It is a natural right to demand reasonable compensation.”
An exciting roar erupted.
“ah! And you don’t need to measure your clothes. I already know. As a personal service, I will prepare something suitable for you.”
“thank you.”
“I know for sure that you are a great person. However, be careful.”
Hasting jokingly added:
“There are some pretty interesting players coming to the ballroom right now. “People who feel like they are in the same league as Kang Jin-hyuk.”
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After breaking up with Hastings, Jinhyuk spent time in an empty lot located on the outskirts of the city.
There are about 2 hours left before midnight.
Until then, you can enjoy some leisure time.
“ruler. here! That’s right, I’m good at it. “This is the next one.”
Jinhyuk threw one magic stone to each sweet potato.
“mosquito!”
The sweet potato was jumping around, catching the magic stone thrown by Jinhyuk and eating it.
Misreading. Oh my gosh!
Like a dog eating a bone treat.
The sweet potato continued to purse its mouth.
“okay. Eat a lot. “Our cutie.”
Jinhyuk nodded with a motherly smile.
After all, there is nothing more rewarding than seeing your pet grow.
It wouldn’t be a waste to feed him all the magic stones he received from Caracal.
ah!
Come to think of it… … .
Jinhyeok, who had been feeding for a while, got up from his seat as if he remembered something.
A unique ability copied while having a drink with Caracal on the 7th floor.
Now was the opportunity to test it out.
‘The vacant lot is so large and eerie that it’s the best condition.’
If other people are watching, you can’t use your skills carelessly, but if there are few people like this, you will be able to practice to your heart’s content.
[The unique ability ‘White Beast’ is activated.]
[Attack power and attack speed increase by 15% for 5 minutes.]
[The ‘invisibility’ effect is given to your weapon.]
[The degree of invisibility varies depending on the skill level.]
As the golden parchment unfolded, the unique ability used by Caracal was activated.
white beast.
It is literally an ability that can maximize attack power while also hiding the gap between weapons.
Jinhyuk glanced at the fang he was holding in his hand.
‘The skill level is still low so it is impossible to completely hide it.’
It would be more appropriate to say that it is translucent.
It was enough to confuse the vision, but that was all.
For guys who were somewhat accustomed to fighting, this wasn’t much of a threat.
‘But if you continue to increase your skill level, it will become quite useful in the future.’
Translucent and transparent are completely different stories.
If you could completely fake the spacing, there was nothing more annoying than that.
This is especially true if you are fighting for your life with someone you have never seen before.
good.
So what’s next… … .
[Lv10 ‘Glacier Sculpture (氷河造形)’ is activated.]
As the white snowflakes flew, the sword body became a little more blurred.
In addition, the ‘fire element’ made the vision even more dizzy.
Grumble!
Late evening when the sun has set.
In an empty lot. Snowflakes and fireworks came together in one place.
“Whoa… … .”
Jinhyuk caught his breath and used his unique abilities and skills in succession.
The hand holding the sword stretched forward.
The feet smoothly shared the center of gravity.
like that.
The talent that permeated through the grave of the sword.
Chosik of the Martial Soul Sword.
It began to be reproduced through a sharp dagger.
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How much time has passed?
Jinhyeok, who was swinging the dagger in a trance, finally stopped moving.
“Heo-eok, heo-eok, heo-eok.”
My dried up lungs desperately needed oxygen.
It feels like every cell in my body is screaming.
After moving around frantically for about an hour, all my stamina was gone.
However, rather than being difficult… … .
The corners of my mouth turned up in excitement, saying, ‘It’s fun.’
I don’t know if it’s because it’s been a while.
Obtaining new skills and practicing connections between those skills was incredibly fun.
Even the sweat that soaked my entire body was enough to make me feel happy.
‘I can’t give up training because of this taste.’
That was when Jinhyuk was catching his breath.
“Can I ask you one thing?”
Ellis, who was sitting on a chair, spoke.
I thought he must have run out of sugar because he kept looking so sullen, but that doesn’t seem to be the case.
“Ask me anything.”
“I have only met one senior manager. And that too on the 40th floor of the tower. “It was really just a coincidence that we met.”
“They’re not people that upper-level managers can meet very easily.”
“W-what is that reaction! A senior manager!? “I guess it’s because I met an Egyptian god that I’m not feeling it, but those guys are the ones who make the rules for this tower!”
Ellis raised his voice.
I was so frustrated and embarrassed that the corners of my eyes started fluttering.
but.
“I know.”
“what?”
“How dangerous these guys are, and what can happen if you look at them lightly. “I know everything.”
Jinhyuk answered dryly.
However, it was never a light answer.
Like the monologue of a worn-out returner who has experienced everything.
Those words carried an unknown weight.
“How on earth do you know so much? You even knew that they were the king of military officers. Of all the heads of the family, only me and that damn Exencion knew about the existence of the crown… … .”
The crown is a hidden piece for viewing the top of the tower, and is a top-level relic that symbolizes the power of the tower.
Each faction was trying hard to expand their territory. It was to ultimately obtain that crown and ascend to the position of monarch.
But Ellis wouldn’t know.
Gather all the crowns that symbolize the Absolute in the tower.
Climb to the 50th floor.
The fact that there is a player who conquered the last part of that floor.
“I am who I am.”
That’s enough.
There is no need for any further explanation.
Jinhyuk took out another large magic stone and handed it to Goguma.
Wagu wagu!
“mosquito!”
The sweet potato, which had swallowed the magic stone as if it were hiding its eyes, gently waved its tail.
A pinkish tongue gently licked Jinhyuk’s palm.
“… … ha. Well, I didn’t ask this question expecting an answer. okay. You are my contract. “We’re together now, so that’s enough.”
Ellis let out a small sigh as if he had given up.
It would be useless to ask any more anyway, and it is an unchanging fact that Jinhyeok’s overwhelming strength and absurd information are reassuring.
As long as we are on the same side, there will be no stronger contractor than this.
But right then.
A status window each appeared in front of Jinhyuk and Ellis.
[The ‘ordered completed suit’ has arrived from Hasting.]
A phrase that announces that the clothes you have been waiting for are ready.
“Is it time to go now?”
The time has finally come to go to the long-awaited prom.
What kind of guys will arrive?
How much talent can be extracted from it?
I was already looking forward to it.
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