Episode 85
The sun began to disappear beyond the horizon.
Dusk settled on the ground, and lights shone here and there along the road.
Short year.
Night came quickly.
‘It’s already winter.’
About 5 months have passed since I awakened to my past life.
As I was so busy spending each day, I didn’t even notice the seasons passing by.
I walked leisurely towards a cafe near my house.
rattle-
When I opened the door, the bell rang. Inside the cafe, Verde had already taken a seat and was waiting for me.
“Mincheol. It’s been a while since I greeted you.
all.”
“You came early?”
10 minutes before the appointment.
I also came out pretty early.
Verde came out more diligently than that.
“Hehe. It’s not polite to keep the monarch waiting.”
right.
This guy had a serious second year of middle school illness.
Please stop posing while talking about insignificant things.
I was afraid that Verde’s cringe-inducing words would get longer, so I cut him off right away.
“Are you coming? I’ll order some coffee and come back.”
“Monarch… No, I’ve already figured out Mincheol’s taste. Is it Ice A Americano?”
“Uh, uh.”
He responded in an awkward tone.
This guy.
Did you even remember my coffee taste?
“As expected. It’s a taste that suits you, Mincheol.”
“What do you like?”
“He always pours down cold drinks to soothe his burning insides. Isn’t this a nature suited to fire?”
I quickly looked around.
Fortunately, there was no one who could have heard the nonsense earlier.
Bah!
Filled with selfishness, he hit Verde on the back of the head.
“Kuh huh!”
“Why don’t you just advertise that Ifrit is here?”
Actually, I hit him because his comments about middle school students were cringy.
I couldn’t be honest, so I just kept talking.
“Ugh, ugh. I’m sorry. I almost ruined Mincheol’s great plan.”
no.
There are no big plans or anything.
please.
Talk to me like a normal person.
“What is that command?”
I hold back the sigh that comes up inside me
I got to the point while speaking.
“This is an order to help the black community settle in Korea.”
“Black society?”
“You don’t know. It’s a large-scale criminal organization with a large stake in the Black Network.”
…What is Black Network? What is black society again?
These are all names I’ve heard for the first time.
“I don’t know either of you, so please explain.”
“Hmm. First of all, the Black Network is an international organization created by a union of criminal groups such as the Mafia and drug cartels.”
“Criminals are an international group? That’s not even funny.”
“Well, that’s what they call it. It’s a lot bigger than you think, Mincheol.”
Black Network.
It is a global organization created by large criminal organizations from all over the world maintaining cooperative relationships.
A black market that handles all kinds of stolen and illegal goods.
A troubleshooter and black assassin who will carry out any request as long as you give them money.
In addition, he was involved in all kinds of illegal activities happening around the world.
“The Black Society is a large-scale criminal organization in China.”
“Can you help us help those guys settle down in Korea?”
“Yes. As expected, Mincheol has great insight.”
no.
I’m just reciting exactly what you explained.
It was too tiresome to refute them one by one, so I gave up on replying.
“There will be a black network in Korea too.”
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“There is no criminal organization large enough to be part of a black network.”
“Oh. Our country is a better place to live than I thought.”
“It is a country with good security and both Pandemonium and Elysium are interested in it.”
“First of all, the ostensible purpose is to cooperate with the Korean branch of the Black Network…
“That’s right. I haven’t been able to find out the detailed story yet due to Sokha’s limited ability.”
I touched my chin.
Expanding the power of the Black Network.
There is no way they would have given out something called ‘black baptism’ and sent in demons just for that purpose.
‘Is this a paving stone for the next step?’
Pandemonium’s next plan.
Could it be the same entity behind the dark elves?
Or another guy, like Ass
Was it Modeus’s doing?
“What is the relationship between the Dark Elves and the Black Network?”
“Nothing has been confirmed.”
“is it.”
“But if the Dark Elves smuggled themselves into Earth, they most likely had help from the Black Network.”
“It doesn’t matter if it’s not related.”
I didn’t mind.
Whether related to dark elves or not.
For me in this life, pandemonium was a hindrance.
“Ifrit, please give me instructions.”
“As always, stick to the orders for now.”
I answered without thinking too much.
“I wonder if there will be any setbacks in the grand plan that Ifrit has in mind.”
“You have to catch it now to hit the tail. You have to wait until the body comes out.”
I found out that black society is in some way aligned with pandemonium.
That was enough for now.
‘When the torso is revealed, it is a total loss.’
I decided to take my time and wait for the fruit to ripen.
* * *
A week has passed since we attacked [Dongincheon Station Gate].
As Ellie hinted at last time, we are starting to experience difficulties in supplying gates.
In addition to active gate recruitment by large guilds.
In particular, it was difficult to receive orders for Class A gates due to fierce competition.
A day without strategy.
It’s been a while since I visited the Yongsan branch of the Interstellar Union.
“Why did you come?”
“Because I have nothing to do.”
Thanks to the infinite ring constellation, Seongcheon Jogye Gong’s skill level steadily increased just by breathing.
Einhejar will take care of itself if left alone.
I trained well.
Ellie led me to a cafe on the 5th floor when I came to visit.
“Aren’t you busy?”
“I’m busy. But supporting Hunter Mincheol is my top priority.”
“No matter how you look at it, it doesn’t look like work.”
“If I don’t rest at times like this, when will I rest?”
Ellie smiled and drank the steaming coffee.
The gesture of raising the glass was very elegant.
“The branch manager?”
“You’ve been busy lately and have been away a lot.”
“I had a favor to ask you.”
“If you tell me, I’ll tell you.”
“I told you about the cloak before. It needs to be engraved.”
Jormungand Cloak.
This is an item received as a gift from Jormungand on the second floor of the tower.
‘You have to engrave it quickly to be able to wear it.’
Jormungand personally took his own hide.
A cloak that has been cut and magically processed.
Because the owner installed a magical device that required engraving to be completed, the item’s performance could not be confirmed even when examined with the eyes of truth.
Wouldn’t it be at least a unique level?
I can only guess in my mind.
“The branch manager is looking into it, but I don’t think it will be easy.”
“okay?”
“It is difficult to find craftsmen with that level of skill, much less bring them to Earth.”
Because it’s hard.”
Earth is a world where dimensional restraint is quite strong.
For objects or powerful beings to come from another world, it takes a long time and a lot of magical power.
In particular, beings with high-ranking spiritual powers were exposed to the suppressing power and were subject to significant restrictions.
Sheesh.
I clicked my tongue.
“It won’t be as easy as you said.”
“The branch manager is working hard, so
“They will be saved soon.”
“Anyway, why is it so difficult to recruit gates these days?”
“Hoho, because the interstellar alliance is pretty hated.”
“why?”
“It feels similar to taking goods from a foreign country.”
Ellie laughed lightly.
I don’t feel like laughing.
The strategy that was carried out every day was reduced to once every two days.
Grade B twice and Grade A once.
This is an average figure.
I don’t know if all the entering gates are A-grade, but I wasn’t successful in attacking the B-grade gate.
‘If you want to strengthen your physical abilities, the fastest way is to raise your level.’
Now, even if you train your body, you can hardly expect any improvement in your physical abilities.
While using Seongcheon Jogye Gong, he changed his body through chaos, but his limits were clear.
‘The body of this life has no talent.’
The potential of a person named Jeon Min-cheol is
It is decided.
Ordinary human being.
It was embarrassing compared to the talented warrior, and it was rude to even mention Tuma’s strong body.
‘We could expand the bowl, but it’s still too early.’
A bowl in the form of [Jeon Min-cheol].
In order to hold more water, essential improvements must be made.
In Mu Continent, the process was called ‘Hwangoltaltae’.
Accept stronger strength and use martial arts
Transforming into a body that can unfold.
I can’t try it right now.
‘The level of the body must be raised to at least the peak level.’
The history ranges from Chojeongjeong to Hwagyeong.
His physical ability is slightly above first-class.
This is my level diagnosed based on the standards of Mu Continent.
Imbalance between body and internal strength.
At the very least, by Earth standards, all abilities must be raised to Grade A or higher.
You can try a complete transformation.
‘But the gate recruitment wasn’t possible.’
It feels like I’m stuck in a traffic jam while driving down the road without any problems.
“Elijah. When do you think you will be able to secure the gate recruitment?”
“Currently, several guilds are competing to receive orders for gates. I can’t give you a definite answer.”
Ellie looked apologetic but spoke firmly.
I feel this every time, but it is a very definite personality.
Tsk.
I quenched my appetite.
‘I have to climb the tower again.’
Tower of Trials.
Overcome the tests given by the tower and gain rewards.
I don’t know what kind of compensation will be given, but it was much better than taking occasional breaks like now.
‘Is there about a month left until the Elyos ritual begins?’
The angel I encountered at the auction.
I remembered the conversation I had with Thaniel.
all.
‘I’d better come back with some time to spare.’ Finally decided to climb the tower again
I took it down.
Remove the ox horn as soon as possible.
“Please cancel the gate invitation for the time being.”
“Would you like to climb the tower?”
Ellie is quick-witted.
Quickly understand the intention of my words and
blew down the door
This is why I hate quick-witted people
I can’t help it.
“That’s right.”
“Hey. I think you forgot one thing.”
Ellie’s eyes widened into half moons.
Eyes full of mischief.
what?
Did I forget something?
“I decided to attack the gate, but was there anything I left out?”
“Dang. Think the other way.”
“You haven’t finished paying the auction price.”
“I told you the direction was different.”
Ellie’s expression hardens as she continues speaking.
No matter how much I thought about it, I couldn’t come up with an answer.
“I don’t know.”
“Wow. Really… I thought it was a joke, but have you forgotten?”
Ellie blushed and raised her voice.
Anger and absurdity mixed in the voice.
It was a look that was difficult to see from Ellie at all.
‘Did I make a mistake?’
I was angry.
I was definitely angry, and I think it was me who caused it.
“Uh. I don’t know what it is.”
” meal.”
“meal ?”
“Before entering the tower, you said you would buy me food!”
-Let’s have some food when we come out.
-Bob… What?
-uh. Not publicly, but privately.
and.
I completely forgot.
Greetings left to Ellie, who was full of anxiety.
She still remembered what she said back then.
‘He’s the one I’m going to kill.’
I made a promise first, but completely forgot about it until I entered the tower again.
Ellie looks very angry, as if she has horns on her forehead.
gulp.
I slowly opened my lips as I faced Ellie’s angry eyes.
