A Wimp’s Strategy Guide to Conquer the Tower (Novel) - Chapter 161
Chapter 161
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Translated by Jinmu
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Pyongyang, North Korea.
Chairman Kim In-jung engrossed in work in his personal office.
He’s extremely busy these days.
After the Black Tower occupation, after merging into a single nationality tower, the process of moving towards practical national unification.
Perhaps because of that, national circumstances also improved extremely.
Especially investment requests from South Korean companies were flooding in.
Production factories of South Korean conglomerates that were planned to be built in China or Southeast Asia changed directions to North Korea.
From the perspective of South Korean companies, North Korea is the optimal condition for establishing factories.
Labor costs are cheap, and workers who can communicate in the same language.
Of course, political stability must precede it, though.
Chairman Kim In-jung also expressed his intention to welcome them.
Whether the South Korean regime changes or not, he would definitely guarantee the profits and safety of South Korean companies that entered North Korea.
North Korean defectors also decreased sharply.
Pyongyang as well, the countryside as well, vitality overflowed throughout all of North Korea.
Of course, just because of that, unification shouldn’t be rushed.
The South government knows it, and he himself knows it too.
Slowly, in stages, minimizing side effects, the sense of heterogeneity must be reduced.
It will likely take at least 5 years or more.
I have to work hard.
Only then can I survive.
I don’t want to die in vain from a nuclear explosion inside a bunker like the President or Standing Committee members of China.
I should live a long, long time, and die wearing the title of a leader who completed the North-South unification before dying.
Right at that moment!
Beol-keok!
A man entering the office without even knocking on the door.
He dragged a whopping 4 large travel carriers.
“Comrade Chairman. Have you been well? I have been out of touch in the meantime, right.”
“C, Comrade Cossack!”
It was the Minister of the People’s Armed Forces.
“Welcome. Please visit frequently.”
“It is because I am busy these days, right. Same for those other wenches.”
“Ah!”
Cossack sat on a chair and said.
“It is nothing else, but do I not have a favor to ask of Comrade Chairman.”
“Please speak whatever it is. I will process it with top priority.”
“There is a rumor that those Chinese player bastards are smuggling High-Grade Mana Stones in the border area of Sinuiju…….”
“Even if you hadn’t mentioned it, I was going to report it. I will send State Security Department comrades and sweep them all up at once.”
At that, Cossack shook his head side to side.
“I am not telling you to sweep them up.”
“Then?”
“Buy them all up!”
“What… uh-uh, you mean the High-Grade Mana Stones?”
“Right. I am saying to unconditionally buy them even if the price is a bit expensive. Even if you have to give them crisp cash.”
While saying so, he opened the carriers he brought to show.
“These are all dollars. If it lacks, request it anytime.”
“No need. If we buy it with the Republic’s budget…….”
Cossack suddenly getting furious.
“Comrade Chairman! Have you lost your mind? The Republic’s budget should be used for the Republic’s people; are you not going to feed them white rice and meat soup?”
“Ah, I understand.”
Only then did Cossack put on a satisfied smile.
“Are there any inconveniences these days?”
“Uh, n-none.”
“Good. Just do it like this. You will live enjoying your natural lifespan. I promise.”
Kim In-jung also smiled facing him.
And then.
“Excuse me, please speak well of me to that person too. That I am working hard.”
“Heu-heu-heu, do not worry. I am unconditionally reporting it.”
“Thank you.”
Kim In-jung jumping up and raising both hands to the sky.
“Hurrah for Joo-hyuk!”
Cossack responding.
“Hurrah for Joo-hyuk!”
Thus, purchasing High-Grade Mana Stones began secretly at the North Korean government level.
*
Rajix Trading Corp Headquarters.
Jin-sook encountered in the 61-story building.
Joo-hyuk felt a bit awkward.
Left with nothing to say despite meeting after a long time.
Seemed like Jin-sook felt the same.
“I, I work at Rajix Trading Corp. You’ve heard the name, right? A company with a brand for tower material leather.”
Of course I’ve heard of it.
It’s my company.
“How about you? What do you do for a living? Did you get a job?”
“No?”
“Then?”
“Self-employed…….”
Right at that moment!
“Pl, Player Bong-nim?”
Jeong Dong-hoon running over hastily from afar.
Oh Jin-sook hurriedly bowing upon seeing her CEO.
“Hello? CEO-nim.”
“Ah, yes yes, …Employee Oh Jin-sook? I’m busy right now so.”
Jeong Dong-hoon looking at Joo-hyuk bowed his head as if touching the ground.
“Aigoo, Player Bong-nim, I, I’m Jeong Dong-hoon.”
“Nice to meet you for the first time, I’m Bong Joo-hyuk.”
“S, sorry. I received contact that you were coming, but since I didn’t know when you were coming…….”
“Aiy, it’s my fault for blindly barging in without even making an appointment. Ah! This person who came with me is called Veronica.”
Kka-ttak! Veronica bowing her head to Jeong Dong-hoon.
“Oh my, I thought you were a model.”
Oh Jin-sook was just blankly standing with her mouth open.
CEO Jeong Dong-hoon.
Who is he?
A legendary figure who, starting as a 3rd generation chaebol of Ilseong Group, separated Ilseong Apparel, changed the company name to Rajix Trading Corp, and grew it into the world’s best company specializing in the production and distribution of tower leather.
So getting a job at Rajix Trading Corp is on the same level as joining a conglomerate.
No, it’s even harder than that.
Oh Jin-sook also entered the company miraculously.
Thought she’d fail but deol-kkeok! Got accepted.
She was specially recruited as a high school graduate because her interview score was good.
Joining Rajix Trading Corp is the greatest achievement of Oh Jin-sook’s life.
So the employee ID hanging around her neck was her pride.
But that Rajix Trading Corp CEO Jeong Dong-hoon is bowing so lowly and at a loss for what to do in front of Bong Joo-hyuk like that.
Moreover, a player?
That Bong Joo-hyuk?
‘Wow!’
A player.
A specialized profession among specialized professions.
The best job reputed to be raking in money after High-Grade mana stone rewards came out.
The numbers aren’t even that many.
Around a little over 10,000 in South Korea?
To think one of them is Bong Joo-hyuk.
‘What a waste.’
If I knew it’d be like this, I should have gotten a bit closer in high school.
Anyway, what about that woman?
Is she really Joo-hyuk’s girlfriend?
She doesn’t seem human.
Her face, skin, beauty, and figure seem like they came down from the heavenly realm.
If she’s really his girlfriend, I could never win.
‘…Craving a smoke.’
I should go outside and smoke one.
*
Rajix Trading Corp CEO’s Office.
Jeong Dong-hoon was extremely tense.
He met the person who had been veiled in secrecy all this time.
The supplier of Basilisk skin and Wyvern skin.
The real owner who owns more than 90% of the shares of Rajix Trading Corp.
Player Bong Joo-hyuk.
His uncle, Ilseong Group Chairman Jeong Seong-tae, also tried to pull tricks on him, but received a warning from the Korea Awakening Management Office and lay flat.
Moreover, the owner of the Holy Sword, supplier of tower metal, and a person presumed to be even the best player in the world.
That Bong Joo-hyuk came to meet him.
Alongside a female bodyguard with an exotic appearance.
Of course he has no choice but to tremble.
Meanwhile, Joo-hyuk liked CEO Jeong Dong-hoon.
A plump and round appearance.
Somehow smelled similar to himself.
That kind of person who is the exact opposite feeling of a macho man, timid, and reads the room a lot.
Perhaps because of that, it was comfortable dealing with him.
For now, down to business first.
“The Basilisk skin and Wyvern skin will be supplied even by tomorrow. Since I worked on a sufficient amount.”
“Thank you! We will diligently manufacture products and sell them.”
“And I brought a new leather.”
“…Yes? A new leather you say.”
“Here.”
Ssu-uk!
The snake skin for sample exiting from the inventory.
“This is……?”
“It’s Apophis skin. You know it, right? The monster on the 82nd floor of the Black Tower.”
“Uh-eo.”
Apophis.
It became certain now.
It’s this person.
It’s certain he’s the world’s best player.
Jeong Dong-hoon who received the leather sample with trembling hands.
Beautiful.
The color and pattern motifs are also incredible.
However.
“It’s significantly thick, so it’s heavy as a result.”
It likely is.
Because it’s a giant monster.
“It doesn’t seem very suitable for bags or household goods.”
“…Is that so?”
Ay!
Did I do useless labor?
I did repeat clears for nothing.
“Instead, I think it would be extremely good if used in furniture manufacturing such as sofas or chairs.”
“Ah!”
“Or maybe for interior and exterior car materials; being thick could become an advantage.”
That’s okay.
Even supposing it’s used right now for car leather seats, the demand would be enormous.
“Understood. I will supply the Apophis skin in large quantities as well.”
“Yes! We will research it thoroughly and succeed in commercialization.”
I like him.
He was said to be a 3rd generation chaebol, but he seems surprisingly down-to-earth.
Even though I met a new person, I didn’t tremble at all.
Is it because our personalities are similar?
‘Should I give him a 1-day trial pass for the 17th floor of the White Tower?’
No.
Let’s do that after getting a bit closer.
“Oh, right! May I ask what relationship you have with the female employee we met in the lobby earlier? She’s an employee who came in through high school graduate special recruitment, did she perhaps commit any rudeness?”
Seems to be talking about Jin-sook.
“She’s a high school classmate.”
“Ah, yes yes.”
“She’s an okay friend. Please take good care of her.”
“Ha-ha-ha, of course. If she’s Player Bong-nim’s friend, I must treat her well.”
Jin-sook.
It was nice to meet you.
Live happily going forward too.
I spoke well of you.
Probably CEO Jeong-nim will treat you well.
This is the pure heart of a loser man who had an unrequited love for you for a time.
*
The next day.
Joo-hyuk came to the 17th floor of the White Tower.
The summoned entities still resting comfortably.
Even just looking at them is pleasing.
Since they don’t return to the Infinite Prison even if I unsummon them.
The summoned entities maintaining a comfortable life here with physical bodies possessing the five senses.
‘By the way, what happens if they die?’
Summoning unavailable penalty for 100 days.
During that time, will they return back to the Infinite Prison, or wait here.
Well, even that must be experienced by dying to know.
Of course, a situation like that must not be created.
‘Now, what to do now…….’
Up until now, I only harvested leather.
Repeat clears at that.
Shall we do something different today and climb upper floors?
To the 83rd floor.
And this time.
“Mackenzie-ssi.”
“Speak, Summoner.”
“Let’s go climb the upper floors together.”
It’s slowly time to include him.
The other summoned entities also seem to have forgotten the mistake he made at first.
But?
Mackenzie expressing his intention of refusal while shaking his head side to side.
“No. I’m thankful you’re considering me, but I have something I’m working on right now… and I’m not of help in hunting anyway.”
Ah! He said he’s manufacturing an artifact, right?
Items are scattered everywhere in the warehouse, though.
Still, if it’s something a 9-circle great magician manufactured, it will undeniably be different.
There’s also a feeling of anticipation.
“Then please rest.”
The rest of the people set off to dip their toes in the 83rd floor.
[Entering the 83rd floor of the Republic of Korea’s Black Tower (NO.1).]
The environment is a hot tropical jungle.
A dark forest where light doesn’t penetrate well due to thick trees.
Joo-hyuk and the party advanced forward.
Will a giant monster appear here too?
If possible, I hope it’s a guy whose skin can be peeled.
Going deeper, dried and dead trees are seen.
At the same time, white clothesline-like things covering the trees too.
‘What is that?’
Poking it with my hand tuk!
Jji-ji-jik.
“Euh…….”
A clothesline that sticks to my hand and won’t fall off.
To think it’s sticky.
‘Don’t tell me this is.’
And the mission that popped up.
[83rd Floor Mission : Kill 1 Giant Queen Spider Arachnoid.]
[Completion Time Limit : Within 15 hours.]
[Completion Condition : Giant Queen Spider Arachnoid 0/1]
“Spider?”
“It is a spider, hm.”
“It’s a spider.”
“Isn’t it a spider? I should have become friends with it, sir.”
What are you talking about?
‘…I hate spiders.’
It probably won’t have skin either.
We came for nothing.
Still, gotta earn badges.
“It will be over if Sergeant Be shoots a few large bullets and cleans up.”
Will it be like that?
As we continued walking, white ropes, no, spiderwebs covered the entire jungle.
Jjeo-jeok, jjeo-jeok, it stuck to our feet to the point it was uncomfortable even to move our steps.
Spiderwebs filling everywhere in all directions.
What kind of spiderweb thickness is the size of a clothesline?
Joo-hyuk took out his smartphone.
And filmed the environment of the 83rd floor as a video.
At that moment!
Seu-seu-seut!
A spider peeking its head out ppae-kkom.
‘Eng?’
Strange.
It definitely said a giant spider, but its size was merely that of a puppy.
“It’s surprisingly small.”
“It’s small.”
“It is small, sir.”
“It’s small.”
“It is small, sir.”
Right at that moment!
Seu-seut, seu-seu-seut, seu-seut. Seut, seut…….
Spiders coming out endlessly from between the spiderwebs.
In front, behind, and on both sides too.
It’s an enormous number.
It covered the jungle pitch black.
Moreover, as soon as they came out, chu-reuk, chu-reuk, spraying spiderwebs here and there from their rear ends.
“A-oh!”
“Eu-hik! It’s gross, sir.”
“…Haa, to think it’s spiders of all things.”
It was then.
Seu-u-u-u-u-ung!
Seu-gak, seu-gak, seu-gak!
The legs of an arthropod the size of pillars revealing themselves parting the thick spiderwebs.
A giant body’s silhouette seen beyond it at the same time.
“Crazy!”
It was a giant spider.
The mission target Giant Queen Spider Arachnoid.
An immense body, thick legs, hairs growing sparsely.
Eyeballs densely studded on a human-like face.
This isn’t a problem of size.
A guy this gross is truly the first since the Plague Troll.
‘The small guys are baby spiders.’
Joo-hyuk absentmindedly stepped back.
However.
Kkeun-jeok, jjeo-eo-eok, jjeo-jeo-jeok.
Sticky spiderwebs already completely laid out under his feet.
The summoned entities also had expressions of displeasure.
If we make a mistake here, an S+++ grade clear might be difficult.
This place where even movement is restricted.
The Giant Queen Spider is one thing, but the biggest problem is the countless baby spiders.
If we drop our guard slightly, the Summoner will be in danger.
Then we’ll be mindful of it, making a proper clear difficult.
Joo-hyuk also with a troubled expression.
‘I have an urge to reset the mission.’
Did it give the mission to kill this?
However.
‘Well, I’ll catch it for it.’
How will I catch it, you ask?
‘I just need to call someone.’
Right now, 11 people can be summoned simultaneously.
There are 10 summoned entities that entered the tower.
Since one spot is empty.
“Designated Summon Mackenzie Dronac.”
Spot!
Mackenzie squatting and diligently working on something holding it in his hand.
“Enchant magic, heigh-ho! Big bucks if it succeeds, heigh-ho! Being bathed in everyone’s envy, heigh-ho! Platinum Badge too, heigh…….”
Then he paused!
Mackenzie sensing that the environment had changed somehow.
Lifting his head.
“Huh?”
Looking around his surroundings.
“Oh!”
After confirming the giant spider and baby spiders in the front,
“Ooh!”
When Joo-hyuk nodded his head.
“Ooooh!”
He jumped up and stepped forward.
“Melt as much as you want. Just unconditionally burn them all.”
At Joo-hyuk’s instruction, Mackenzie replied with an overwhelmed tone.
“I will show the Summoner what true playing with fire is.”
Raising his hand.
“Fire Rain!”
Hwa-reu-reu-reuk!
Falling fireballs.
One more time,
“Flare Storm!”
A firestorm appearing in the jungle.
Again.
“Hellfire!”
Hellfire rising from under the feet.
The tropical jungle flared up.
It was burning everything with blood-red flames.
“Kku-e-e-e-e-e…….”
Countless baby spiders swept up in flames, the sticky spiderwebs melting, and the Giant Spider Arachnoid also burning fiercely.
However, there was not a single point of heat towards this side.
Because Mackenzie had previously put up a protective shield with barrier magic.
Clap-clap-clap-clap-clap-clap!
Applause poured out.
The summoned entities’ stance transition is as fast as lightning.
It was all criticism in the past, but now…….
“It is a splendid playing with fire, sir. You may wet the bed at night, sir. I will wash the blanket, sir.”
“It’s a spectacle. As expected of 9 circles, true to your reputation.”
“This girl is in admiration, sir. It is the true form of an LSSR.”
“The firepower is phenomenal.”
“Amazing! Magician. Let there be light!!!”
“It’s hot. That’s why I like it.”
“Withdrawing the curses from before.”
“Ho-e-e-e!”
“Keong-keong-keong!”
[World Notice : You have achieved the 83rd floor clear grade S+++ in Black Tower NO.1 (Korea).]
[S+++ Clear Reward : 2 Platinum Badges are awarded.]
Spot!
The spotlight lighting shone above Mackenzie’s head again.
The sorrow up until now disappeared completely like melting snow.