Episode 170 < Between the owner and friends. (3) >
3.
We talked a lot about the stage we conquered this time, the 32nd floor. How did everyone escape from Slimepolis? Did you manage to get rid of the pursuers safely? .
Of course, gossiping behind your back.
“We really need to do something about the Heretic Questioner’s dog!”
The Black Dragon Master got angry as if he was sick of it.
“I don’t know what you’re thinking. No, I understand. It makes me even more angry! “They usually don’t go that far.”
“what. “I guess it’s because he’s not an ordinary kid.”
The viper said harshly. It wasn’t a very good look. After learning that the Heretic Questioner had ruled alone for 200 years, the Viper kept a shit-chewing look on his face.
“He’s a guy who’s lived like that his whole life. Will things change now?”
“… … “There is something more important than that.”
I started speaking.
“It’s compensation. everyone.”
“ok? compensation?”
“yes. Everyone hasn’t even received the reward for clearing the 31st floor yet, right? It was said that the 31st floor reward would be given on the 32nd floor, but the 32nd floor reward would also be given on the 33rd floor. “The settlement money that is supposed to be paid back to us keeps being delayed.”
“… … Hmm.”
The Count rested his chin on the end of his fan. His eyes sparkled. Among the top rankers, the Count was particularly sensitive to issues of money and compensation.
“Of course it is. I remember that Top has never owed Hunter anything until now. It’s not like they’re delaying compensation because they don’t have anything to give us… .”
“huh! “That can’t be possible!”
[A princess walking through a mirage appears.]
Pop!
A princess appeared making a funny noise. Not only the sound but also the location was strange. Her face stuck out from beneath her, just like a mole. The poisonous snake nearby was startled.
“Womae?! “Surprise!”
“Sorry sorry. I was late because I had some work to do upstairs. Ugh, it’s a big deal to call a talented person here and there. This is why you need to have a reasonable amount of ability.”
The princess crawled out of the hole. Once her princess body was gone, her bottom went back to a clean white color.
“There’s work [up there]?”
“Yes, even if you look at it like this, I am a fairly high-ranking official. You have to participate in managing the tower. Anyway, so it’s about compensation, right?”
The princess patted her knee.
“It’s not like we’re being stingy with compensation. “I just wanted to reward you all at once once you clear the 40th floor.”
The Count raised his eyebrows.
“Are you saying you’re going to group the ten floors into one unit and settle the bill?”
“huh. “There is a reason for that, and you will find out later.”
The princess looked at me.
The constellation was smiling.
“It seems like some people are already guessing.”
“Well, but I feel sorry if I stick to too much secrecy. Even if I can’t give you the [stage clear reward] right away, I’ll give you the small pieces. Ahem. “I have that much discretion!”
The princess proudly puffed out her breasts.
“Let’s see.” If you cut the race points that Ethan had into pretty pieces and hand them out… . Yes, this is what will happen!”
Sigh.
A message appeared before our eyes.
[The princess walking through the mirage settles the points.]
[You have earned 9,160 race points!]
[The total number of race points you currently have is 9,160.]
For a moment the silence subsided.
“… … what?”
The Black Dragon Master muttered absently.
“Just work? Didn’t you give it to me wrong? … “10,000 points?”
My colleagues were dumbfounded.
‘It’s more than I thought?’
I was equally surprised. Looking at the Black Dragon Master’s reaction, it seemed like 9,160 points were distributed to each of us.
“that’s right.”
The princess coolly agreed.
“I’m not giving you any special favors. Ethan was eliminated. He just gave you 1/6 of the points he had. “Because it is an iron rule to give preference to winners over losers!”
“wait for a sec… . “So, you’re saying the Heretic Questioner had 60,000 points?”
“54,964 points to be exact. I have 4 points left with Usuri, but I just gave it to Geomtaeng. “Think of it as consideration for the number one person in the hierarchy.”
“…….”
We were speechless.
“huh? what’s the matter?”
The princess tilted her head.
“Ethan dominated the stage by himself for 200 years, 6 months, and 21 days. Of course, this amount of points can be accumulated. “It’s okay to be honest and happy!”
“Okay,” the princess clapped her hands.
“We are going to start the 33rd floor stage from now on. “Who wants to write down some points in advance before quickly turning back time in the other world?”
Geomseong raised his hand.
“I have a question.”
“Yes, Geomtaeng. say it.”
“What does it mean to write it down in advance?”
“Literally. Still in the other world… Okay. It’s annoying to call it because it doesn’t have a name. In any case, the world of the races you intervene in is currently at a standstill. Should I say it’s in a paused state? “If you buy an item now, that item will have an impact on future history.”
The princess flicked the air with her index finger.
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Then, purple letters appeared in the air.
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[Brass-level technology invention (draw)] – 1,000p
[Star level technology invention (draw)] – 3.000P
[Platinum level technology invention (draw)] – 6,000p
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“If you use these items now, they will be reflected in history and appear as results in the next stage. Although it has the disadvantage of not being able to control history in real time. Well, from your perspective, the effect appears as soon as you use the item, so it wouldn’t be a bad thing, right?”
“… indeed.”
Geomsung stroked his beard.
“We may not be able to determine history, but we can control the flow to some extent. Last time, I didn’t have this opportunity and was skipped straight to the next stage…”
“iced coffee-. huh. “I guess I feel sorry for you because Ethan uses such tricks.”
The princess sighed.
“Because Ethan just took advantage of a loophole in the system. It’s my fault for exposing the loophole in the first place. Really, you, including Death King, won’t leave the system alone.”
“Hmm.”
While the princess was complaining, her colleagues opened the [Civilization Store] one by one and began looking around for items. I was deeply troubled as I looked at the princess and her companions.
‘… … I passed over the story about stage rewards.’
My colleagues don’t seem to notice anything strange, but I know it, having experienced the future once. The fact that compensation is continuously deferred is itself a kind of [hint].
As soon as I mentioned it, the princess appeared and changed the subject.
‘I naturally tried to give hints to my colleagues… . By any chance, was the princess intentionally keeping me in check?’
I made eye contact with the constellation. The princess smiled brightly and waved her hand. There was no hostility to be found on the Constellation’s face, but her true intentions were not visible either.
[The princess walking through the mirage asks for your understanding.]
Please understand.
‘but.’
I looked at the princess and nodded silently.
‘If I tell everything from beginning to end, my colleagues will take away the opportunity to grow.’
Until now, I have led my colleagues using my experience of regression as a foundation. It is a privilege to know the future.
However, the validity period of this privilege will soon expire.
‘The stage that the Flame Emperor cleared is up to the 40th floor.’
From then on, it’s uncharted territory.
I know what [concept] the 40th to 49th floors hold. I also know that a stage shared by all the world’s towers opens on the 50th floor. But that’s it.
From the 51st floor, a world unknown to me unfolds.
‘then… It would be difficult to be a subordinate who just does what I tell him to do. ‘I absolutely need colleagues who can fill in the parts I didn’t think about and the parts I wasn’t prepared for.’
Something that you keep to yourself and know only to yourself.
Eating alone is just as harmful as eating alone.
It may be possible to overcome the immediate difficulty, but from an overall perspective, it will erode [our tower]’s power.
‘I can’t follow in Yoo Su-ha’s footsteps.’
I accepted the princess’s understanding.
Let’s wait until our colleagues realize the truth first.
They all suffer like me and are cooler than me. You will figure it out on your own.
‘The problem is where to invest the remaining points… .’
I looked closely at the [Civilization Store].
Actually, the items I would buy were decided.
‘There’s a reason why I invested in it every time I had spare money on the 32nd floor.’
I read the item description.
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[Racial Evolution]
Rank: TBD
Effect: Certain races have evolved forms. In worlds where auras or magic exist, the ecosystem is very complex, and because of this, it undergoes very dramatic evolution! Aurors are the force that materializes will, and changes according to will are much faster than evolution through natural selection.
There is no guarantee that evolution will necessarily flow in a good direction. A species may rely on the wrong thing. A race that relies on destruction may degenerate into a race that only commits massacres, and a race that relies on seclusion may be completely isolated from the world. Choose carefully!
Cost: 8,900 tribal points (1100 points including interest are currently invested….)
Unlock Condition: Obtain at least three identities for your race.
※Currently, the designated tribe satisfies the evolution conditions.
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‘Originally, I invested because I thought I would only be able to purchase it after the 34th floor… .’
My eyes sparkled.
‘I could buy it right now.’
Species evolution.
This was the reason why the designated tribe was able to fight until the end against the [High Elf] civilization raised by the Flame Emperor.
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Before returning. The Flame Emperor chose the leading fairy tribe.
The fairies have an innate talent for sensing auras and mana, and under the protection of the Flame Emperor, they truly thrived.
The force that resisted the bowstrings of the fairy tribe until the very end was the designated tribe.
To be more precise, it is the [final evolution] of the designated tribe.
-Huh?
Bae Hu-ryeong made a bewildered sound.
-what. Was there something like that behind the scenes?
‘sure. ‘Did I choose goblin for no reason?’
-I felt a connection with you because I had a lot in common with you.
‘I felt it. I’m feeling it. But I told you. These guys will fly someday. I meant it when I said the goblins would fly.’
-That was Jjin… ?
‘Tsk tsk. Anyway, I guess I made a joke.’
-You say your life sucks. You bastard prophet.
Please tell me it’s a white lie.
“Princess.”
“huh?”
“I will buy this.”
I said, pointing to [Racial Evolution]. Although it was not visible to other colleagues, the princess seemed interested and said, “Heh,” as if the hologram was visible to the Constellation.
“Death King really uses his points wisely. Isn’t it a waste? “I can pick out as many things as [Brass-level technology invention] or [National-level general].”
“no.”
Even if you work hard to invent a technology, it is meaningless if you can’t use it well.
Even if an outstanding talent appears, it is meaningless if he is unable to succeed due to envy and jealousy.
On the other hand, [Racial Evolution], which can be enjoyed by all designated tribes, is clearly effective.
“I’ll take this.”
“Do you have any regrets?”
“doesn’t exist. Why do you keep asking? “Aren’t you expecting me to choose something else instead of this?”
“… … This is why cheat players.”
The princess let out a small sigh.
“Thanks for the great shopping.”
The sound effect of money falling rang out.
[Purchase ‘Racial Evolution’.]
[8,900 race points are consumed!]
[Your current race points are 260.]
okay.
I used the item right away.
[Upheaval of the times! The designated tribe undergoes evolution!]
[The status of the designated tribe changes.]
[The evolution of the designated race cannot be confirmed until you enter the next stage.]
I smiled happily.
‘okay. There is still one more step left to achieve the final evolution. ‘We’re closer to our goal.’
The day is not far when goblins will stand tall as the masters of the world.
‘iced coffee. ‘The moment is approaching when the sound of the drum will resound throughout the world and everyone will chant the prayer of Cherub. It lights a fire in my bleak heart and makes my cold heart pound.’
-You idiot… .
Other colleagues also purchased items. The person who poured all his points into it. A person who saves for later. There were many different shopping methods, including those who distributed them appropriately.
“It’s all over, right? “There’s nothing more, right?”
The princess looked around and nodded her head.
“good. No bites! From now on, I will turn the history of that world over. Where, where, how many hundred years will pass this time… … . Hehe? what. Huh?”
The princess blinked.
“A lot more time has passed this time than last time. “660 years have passed since Slimepolis collapsed in a slave rebellion.”
660 years.
Compared to the era that was drastically abridged by the Heretic Questioner, time has definitely leapt forward.
“The Sanwa people, the losers of the past era… Oh my. “You’re pitiful.”
“What happened to the Sanwa tribe?”
“Yes. Well, you’ll find out when you go in and see for yourself.”
The princess walking through the mirage spread her arms wide.
“Then we will open the 33rd floor now!”
Paaaaat!
The light we had become accustomed to covered our vision in white.
The feeling of the brain swirling in my head was now quite bearable.
-Ooooooooo!
Next moment.
A shout that seemed to shake the heavens and earth struck my eardrums.
-Kill it! Cut off the tentacles of the dirty snails!
-charge! charge! Don’t allow the enemy to bypass you! Stick to it till the end!
We were standing in the middle of a battlefield.
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