Episode 415 29th floor, the one who rules the ocean (3)
Grumbling… .
A lava field with thick flames gushing out.
Here, in the middle of nowhere, there was a mansion that was so far removed from the demon world.
It was the residence where Guntafer stayed.
“So, does that mean he has now escaped to the outskirts of the temple?”
Guntafer poured some of the strong drink on the table into his mouth.
Then, Remia responded immediately.
“Yes. It looks like we will be reorganizing our battle lines there for at least a few days. The damage from the previous battle must have been so great.”
“Hmm. Where exactly did you say you went? Where he ran away.”
“It’s a valley of fog.”
“It’s a foggy valley… I ended up crawling into a place that’s hard to find.”
Guntafer clicked his tongue.
“Don’t worry too much. I’m reining in the chase, so it won’t be long until I catch the tail.”
“I wish so too. But… there’s one thing I’d like to ask you.”
“What… thing are you talking about?”
Ugh!
A red circle appeared in the air.
Inside the circle was a vast sea.
“Why is the guy from the Valley of the Fog in the sea? And why is the guy who fought so fiercely and was injured walking around like that? I wish you could tell me that.”
The air froze in an instant.
Creepy!
Remia took a few steps back without realizing it.
“Well, that’s….”
“Did you really think you could fool me, this Guntafer?”
Guntafer slowly stood up.
Cuckoo cuckoo!
A vicious magical power began to fill the room.
So much so that it’s hard to even breathe.
It was a terrifying energy.
“Well, there seems to be some… misunderstanding. I was really sure he was in the Valley of the Mists….”
“You lied so ugly until the very end. If you had erased the brand on your shoulder and used your tongue, you might have been deceived.”
“……!!”
An earthquake occurred in Remia’s pupils.
Does this mean that this stigma is visible?
You said that the stigma can only be seen by those who signed the contract?
However, counting the number of cases had no meaning in the current situation.
The betrayal was discovered.
Now you have to pay the price.
“Please… please save me. I had no choice because my life was being held as security by that bastard… That’s right. I just did as I was told.”
“Just doing what you’re told. That’s the greatest sin.”
Guntafer’s hand touched Remia’s face.
Cuckoo cuckoo!
The black flame engulfed Remia’s entire body in an instant.
“Aaaah!”
A terrible scream rang out.
However, no matter how intense the fire was, life was not easily lost.
“You’ve been under me for a long time, so you know well, right? If you touch the flames of hell, you won’t be able to die even if you want to without this body’s permission, right?”
“Uuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu!”
“Jinhyuk Kang, tell me what that guy is trying to do. Tell me where the temple gate leads to. I mean tell everything! If you do that, I will give you a comfortable death.”
There is nothing that can resist pain that transcends perception.
“The location of the crab gate is….”
Remia began to open her mouth.
* * *
A remote archipelago located on the 29th floor.
Representatives of guilds from around the world were currently gathered here.
Under the pretext of making the stairs easier to conquer.
A meeting has been scheduled.
Of course, Jinhyuk and other members of Goinmul Corporation also received invitations and came to this island.
This is because there were many benefits to be gained other than simply having a conversation.’
For now, let’s take a leisurely look at the timing.’
Jinhyuk looked at the pirate supplies sold at the stall.
There were literally hundreds of different kinds of items, including shoulder parrots, hooks, rum, and various clothes.
“Now, take your pick. This is a fish you can only taste at ‘Seta Island’!”
“This is a warm necklace that a noble lady of a certain kingdom was wearing just 30 minutes ago! I heard with my own ears that it was genuine before I took it away!”
“Awesome swords, gunpowder, and even cannons! No matter what, you need weapons to loot, right?”
The pirates soliciting customers were crowded.
“Hoo. This will look really good on Jim. This and that too! Wow. That pearl necklace. Get your dirty hands off. It’s only for Jim!”
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Ellis was also engrossed in shopping with her eyes shining brightly.
As a collector with a deep wallet, I felt the will to acquire what I liked by any means possible.
Jinhyuk asked Cheon Yuseong.
“What do you think? Do you think the story will go well?”
“We’ve already had a similar meeting. Less than three days after arriving on the 29th floor, executives from each guild gathered on this island.”
“From what you say, it looks like the results weren’t good.”
“It was disgusting to see people calling for human prosperity and peace in the front, but prioritizing each guild’s interests behind the scenes.”
It’s a natural thing.
The resources and items currently coming out of the tower go far beyond existing common sense.
Moreover, isn’t it a situation where ordinary people who have lived without knowing the taste of fame and power are receiving all kinds of attention since the tower appeared?
The common thought among most players is that they don’t want to spit out such ecstatic candy.
“You only take care of your own food when your life is at stake. I guess money and bravery are really scary.”
“Of course, there are rankers who have their minds straight. In the case of the Zion Guild and the Knights of the Holy Cross, they work harder for the greater good than for individuals.”
A guild created mainly by clerical players.
They were still untainted and kept to the standard.
‘Hmm… … .’
Jinhyuk stroked his chin.
“Let’s take a look first. Anyway, we are friends who will have to deal with each other on this flight of stairs.”
“Yes. Above all, Teresa will be here too, so we have to go whether we like it or not.”
As all the scattered players gather in one place, the last member, Teresa, will also be able to meet again.
“Ouch! Ears… don’t pull them! Just a little. I’ll just buy that one. I said it was a limited edition!”
“Where’s the limited edition on the seashell? You idiot. It’s all commercial, so do it in moderation. If you keep doing this, you’ll be late for the meeting.”
Jinhyuk pulled Ellis’ ear.
How far did I walk past the rows of stalls?
The most prosperous-looking tavern I’ve ever seen appeared.
Seeing familiar faces from the entrance, I was certain that this was the meeting place.
“Hey, look over there….”
“Player Kang Jin-hyuk. Cheon Yu-seong and Ellis are also there.”
“You even brought along the duo of Yoo Yeon-hwa and Lee Tae-min. I heard they sank more than 20 ships with the new battleship alone.”
“I thought everyone was working separately… but what happened?”
“That’s because there has never been a player like Kang Jin-hyeok who is the captain. Now that we have joined the naval battle again, everyone must have gathered together.”
Murmur.
All eyes were focused on the appearance of Goinmul Corporation.
“You can go up to the second floor. The meeting starts on time, so please keep that in mind if you plan to leave.”
“All right…….”
As I followed the instructions, I went upstairs and saw a conference room with dozens of people.
It is different from the players at the entrance or on the first floor.
The only ones who could go up to the second floor were those representing the eight major guilds and the rankers they brought with them.
‘It’s been a really long time since I saw these members at the same time.’
Jinhyuk looked at the faces of those sitting.
Patrick of the Titan Guild of America.
Maria of the European Olympus Guild.
Yang Qian of the Chinese Heavenly Soul guild, which emerged rapidly after the fall of the Chinese guild.
The first thing that caught my eye were, of course, these three.
Although we have suffered considerable damage in major raids so far, we have received full support from the government.
Through systematic and efficient training courses and practical experience, we have a large number of rankers of Class A or higher.
‘Master level players have definitely improved their skills.’
It had become so strong that it could not even be compared to what I had seen before.
“Player Jinhyeok Kang! This way!”
Maria welcomed Jinhyuk warmly.
“It’s been a while. How have you been?”
“Yes, thanks to you. I’ve been having a hard time, but now that Jinhyeok Kang is here, it’ll be a lot easier.”
“It’s a bit surprising that we struggled even with this many members.”
“that is….”
Maria glanced at her surroundings and added a word.
“We are trying to eliminate the largest pirate group, but we disagree so much. Moreover, the map pieces leading to the last island are not revealed to each other.”
In a word, it means a situation of dilemma.
This meeting was also meant to coordinate that, but looking at the atmosphere, it seemed like things wouldn’t work out easily.
“…….”
Yang Qian and his associates from the Heavenly Soul Guild were looking at Jinhyeok and Maria with eyes full of wariness.
Moon Gyu-ho of Dangun Guild also maintained an uncomfortable silence.
surely.
It’s worth the headache.
Even though they cooperated with each other, it was clear that they were only trying to take a safe and good path.
then… .
All you have to do is come up with a story that will completely change this delicate and uncomfortable atmosphere.
“It’s a little early, but can I make a suggestion? There’s one way we can save everyone.”
Jinhyuk stepped forward.
* * *
-We have to somehow conserve power behind the scenes. Another guild will clear the front door.
-We can’t take risks alone. Above all, how many things can you get here?
-The ‘Cheonggan corals’ I found this time are worth calling out for.
-Don’t force yourself to take out pirates, just collect maps slowly.
There are still more than 80 days left, so there’s no need to rush, right?
Although they were all gathered in one place, they had different thoughts in each other’s heads.
At that moment, Jinhyeok caught everyone off guard.
They say there is a way for everyone here to benefit.
If someone else had said this, I wouldn’t have even pretended to listen.
However, since it was said by Jinhyeok, who has achieved numerous achievements so far, there was no one to refute it right away.
It was Japan who broke the silence.
“It looks like he has something in mind. Well, let’s hear what a great proposal it is.”
Yoshio Hosakawa of the Samurai Guild shrugged his shoulders.
“Isn’t the reason why everyone is hesitating right now is because of high-risk low-return? They have a lot to lose compared to what they invest, so they are wasting time hoping that someone will do it for them.”
“Hmm. That seems like a bit of a leap. We can only go so far….”
“You don’t have to be pretentious in front of me. This isn’t a press conference, and I know that well. Who would want to take the lead and criticize someone by talking openly?”
“…….”
The corners of Yoshio’s mouth twitched subtly.
That must mean positivity.
The rest of the rankers seemed to be a little interested in the unpretentious remark.
good.
At this level, the atmosphere was suitably ripe.
“We will take on that exclusive position. We will be at the forefront and guide you on the route to the pirates’ home base. Of course, we also promise to distribute the treasures that come from there fairly.”
Tuk!
A huge map fell on the table.
“This is the map I obtained. The authenticity can be confirmed by putting together the pieces of the map each person has.”
You can’t reject it if you try to reject it.
An unconventional proposal emerged.
“Gee, it’s true.”
“Area B-12. Yes, definitely. It matches the map we have.”
“I can’t believe you’re just going to give something like this away….”
Because of this, I couldn’t see the leaders of each guild who were preoccupied with the map.
The evil smile hanging on Jinhyeok’s lips.
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