A Wimp’s Strategy Guide to Conquer the Tower (Novel) - Chapter 166
Chapter 166
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Translated by Jinmu
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A craze for the Escape Obesity Bracelet was raging.
It was around a week since sales began.
Testimonies of experiencing a miracle poured out on various Internet bulletin boards and SNS.
I who purchased it as soon as the banner ad popped up am the winner.
Even though I ate ramen and slept yesterday, my face isn’t swollen.
My body feels lighter, and fatigue has decreased too.
I see the effect gets maximized if you combine this with exercise.
No, you really lose weight even after doing nothing?
Yeah, you lose.
The fact is you’re getting healthier.
Right. I got a little scared and went to the hospital for a checkup, and everything was normal.
I confess. I didn’t believe it. But I’ll believe it now. Please open the server. Please sell it again.
For non-believers, only soaring weight, high blood pressure, and high fasting blood sugar will remain. Hurrah for Rajix Trading Corp!
Thank you. Rajix Trading Corp-nim.
Yeah, I get it. That I have to buy it, but why is the server still down?
Fuck, you can only make 3,000? Is it because tower metals are lacking?
Adamant is a common metal.
Let me scratch a lottery ticket too. Lose weight and try entering a club at least.
No, will your original face change just because you lose weight?
Anyway, take my money! I’ll buy it even if it’s not 50 a month but 100.
There was an outcry everywhere.
It was a jackpot hit.
The real-time reactions can be checked even on the 17th floor of the White Tower.
Because the Internet works.
Mackenzie, smiling a pleased smile while browsing several famous Internet sites and SNS.
“Heo-heo-heo, it is a magic lantern indeed.”
Even when he first accepted the proposal of the shut-in alchemist Alia Mari, he didn’t expect such a fierce reaction to this extent.
It’s merely a beginner-level enchant magic.
And even that with an extremely weakened effect.
So that it doesn’t strain health.
Moreover, what big deal is it to lose weight.
In the world Mackenzie lived in, obesity wasn’t a disease.
So what if you gain a little weight?
Isn’t it rather evidence that you eat well and live well.
However, this place is the affluent Earth before its ruin.
A world where food overflows due to the development of science and technology.
A society where far more people die from eating too much rather than starving to death.
Yet, perfectly timed, an item that can solve people’s worries popped out, so.
Since they’re so enthusiastic like this, he sheerly cannot stay still.
He wanted to boast that he made it right this instant.
Therefore, Mackenzie entered a relatively populated Internet bulletin board and left a post personally.
– I’m the one who made this bracelet. It’s a trashy piece of junk, but I don’t know why you’re making such a fuss. You all look so trivial and pathetic, but I’m wearing one too. –
Yeah, got it. It’s late at night. Wash up and go to sleep.
It’s not a lie. This is a special handmade manufactured item.
Enough. I know you’re an attention seeker, so stop trolling here and get lost.
I really made it!
Prove it.
Haa, these bastards.
Do I have to even show the manufacturing process from start to finish?
Mackenzie stealthily launched the smartphone camera.
Mounted it in an appropriate place, took out an adamant ingot, and tried to manifest magic.
“…Eumm.”
He stopped himself from pressing the record button.
Although his desire to record and upload it is strong like a chimney.
‘Let’s drop it.’
He doesn’t know what kind of trouble might occur if it gets exposed that he recorded and uploaded it.
Those bastards would swarm him and pour out all kinds of criticism, saying things like does he have no brain, did he come out to seek attention by recording a video, is it an action that actually helps the Summoner… and so on.
Now is not the time.
Someday the day will come to leave his footprint on this Earth.
Right at that moment!
“Hey, Uncle laborer Mae, what are you doing right now, sir? The workload has piled up, sir. Work, sir.”
Uncle laborer Mae?
Th-th-that, I can’t even burn his mouth shut.
It can’t be helped.
It’s a matter he brought upon himself.
‘Damn it!’
Because it’s true that the work has piled up.
But for a 9-circle magician to have to cling only to enchant magic every day, what kind of waste is this?
‘It’d be nice if there was someone to do it instead… isn’t there a useful guy anywhere?’
Activating the enchant magic spell is easy.
1-circle is enough.
And around 1-circle can be created artificially without needing to train.
‘Wait!’
One person comes to mind.
The industry insider and a recent monthly rent pass holder who came in, that is.
He hasn’t awakened as a player yet, so it’s the optimal condition too.
Shall I try asking?
*
Rajix Trading Corp.
CEO Jeong Dong-hoon was consumed by worry rather than joy over the complete sell-out of the Escape Obesity Bracelets.
On the first opening day, the reaction was minimal, but after word of mouth spread, the prepared quantity sold out completely in less than half a day.
He has to somehow reopen the server and do additional sales, but he doesn’t know if a sufficient quantity has been gathered.
The bracelet bodies are subcontract-manufactured externally.
If he hands them over to Director Jeon Gwang-il, he delivers them to the 17th-floor workshop of the White Tower, and the residents there finish the final process in that manner.
‘Shall I go and come back once?’
It’s not necessarily just because of work.
Hanging out with the people there is exciting and makes him feel good.
A while ago, he received a badge from Player Bong too.
Applause and cheers too.
Said it was a merit for drawing something well.
Even now, the badge sparkling on his suit’s chest area.
In addition, he received a monthly rent pass too.
Jeong Dong-hoon called his secretary through the intercom.
“Did you call for me? CEO-nim?”
“Come in. Secretary Oh.”
Employee Oh Jin-sook, who was transferred from the general affairs department to the secretariat this time.
It’s not necessarily just because of Player Bong’s solicitation.
Her evaluation in the HR department is also on the good side.
Known for being snappy and working well.
Also famous for being a mood maker.
“There are no schedules today, right?”
“Ah! Actually, HG Fashion contacted us. Saying they would like to meet within today if possible.”
Meeting my foot.
Since the leather supply amounts are being compared, it seems they are trying to employ a trick somehow.
“Tell them I am busy, and do not schedule any other appointments for the time being. And you may get off work today.”
“Yes, understood.”
Jeong Dong-hoon got off work too.
Entered his apartment where he lives alone and changed into comfortable clothes.
“Enter 17th floor of the White Tower.”
Spot!
The Rajix Trading Corp headquarters twin buildings soaring up high as always.
It was then.
“Yo, Mr. Jeong!”
“Yes yes.”
“If you’re here, come over and do some work. We’re short on working hands.”
“Ah, understood.”
Rajix’s workshop.
Each holding one bracelet and engaging in the refined mana stone process work.
This is not an easy task.
Especially for the ordinary person Jeong Dong-hoon.
His hands are slow, and he spills the powder jil-jil.
Because he wasn’t proficient yet, he was very clumsy.
“Tsk tsk. Mr. Jeong, can you make a living like this?”
“Tell Mr. Jeong to just carry the mana stone bracelets, sir. What about Mr. Jeon? He worked well.”
“I contacted Mr. Jeon as well, sir. He said he would process only urgent work and come right away, sir.”
Mr. Jeong is me, but who is Mr. Jeon?
At that moment!
Spot!
“Oh! Mr. Jeon is here.”
Director Jeon Gwang-il appearing in the White Tower.
“I am a bit late. Oh! CEO Jeong was here too.”
“Ah, hello. Director-nim.”
“Yes. Let’s work together.”
Jeon Gwang-il getting into the work as soon as he arrived.
Perhaps having done it several times, he was very proficient.
Maybe it’s natural.
The 17th floor of the White Tower where player abilities are manifested as is.
There’s a difference starting from physical abilities.
“Aiy, our veteran laborer Mr. Jeon, he works very well, sir. He is on a different level than Mr. Jeong, sir.”
“Ha-ha-ha, is that so?”
“I will prepare a hearty snack for you later, sir.”
“If you continue doing this, you will likely receive a permanent occupancy right soon.”
“How about a drink with this old man after work ends?”
“Sounds good.”
Jeon Gwang-il receiving praises.
On the other hand, a corner of Jeong Dong-hoon’s heart ached.
A feeling of being marginalized somewhat.
We’re both monthly rent pass holders, but one is praised, and the other is mistreated for not working well.
‘No, it was only a little while ago that I opened the random box well and hit the gacha well… we even cheered hurrah.’
Did they already forget it completely?
This is too much, even so.
Suddenly, his conversation with Player Bong came to mind.
Telling him to mention it anytime if he wants to awaken as a player.
‘If I become a player, my physical abilities would at least get better here, right?’
I can utilize the inventory too.
Then I have to enter the tower, though…….
Should I, or shouldn’t I?
‘It’s easy up to the 5th floor, isn’t it.’
Beating up maggots that can’t even attack.
However.
‘No. Not for me.’
I must know my place.
If attack-type monsters appear starting from the 6th floor, I’ll be busy running away.
I probably won’t even be able to dream of the 10th floor and above.
Let’s give up.
What player for someone of my standing.
However!
Someone stealthily approaching his side.
“CEO Jeong. Shall we talk for a bit?”
“Ah! Yes yes.”
Magician Mackenzie.
The general manager of this Escape Obesity Bracelet project.
Mackenzie moved to a quiet place together with Jeong Dong-hoon.
And then.
“You… do you perhaps have any intention of learning magic?”
“Yes?”
What does this mean?
“If you just learn 1-circle magic, instead of putting in refined powder like that, you can leap forward as a high-class elite manpower who recites magic spells. A person must learn a skill.”
“…Uh.”
Magic?
That thing flashing brightly from the hand?
“What’s the use of doing that kind of simple labor all day long? It is completed only when an elite magic technician recites the spell; this is a sweet job, of course! Without a doubt.”
His ears perked up.
But.
“I don’t even know what magic is, though.”
“It’s not difficult. I’ll create the 1-circle for you, and you just have to learn exactly one spell.”
“St, still…….”
“Your own will is important. Then I will take care of everything.”
“…….”
Jeong Dong-hoon pondered deeply.
Perhaps the magic Mackenzie is trying to teach him is like the magic that activates the bracelet’s enchant.
“Decide quickly. Because I have to get permission too.”
“By permission?”
“Our Summoner-nim’s approval, that is. That is the most important gateway.”
“Ah!”
What should I do?
If I learn magic, I feel like I could work comfortably.
‘Should I try learning?’
While Jeong Dong-hoon’s mind was gradually leaning towards one side.
At that moment!
Spot!
Player Bong Joo-hyuk appearing in the White Tower.
“Aigoo, CEO Jeong-nim, Ex-Director Jeon-nim, seems I issued the monthly rent passes to make you work.”
“Eyy, don’t mention it! It’s work I’m doing because I want to.”
“I-I am fine too.”
“Let’s do it together. I’ll help you too.”
At that, the summoned entities shouting in unison.
“You cannot, sir. It is dirty, sir. It will dirty Player Bong-nim’s clothes, so just watch, sir.”
“Gongja-nim. Work is what lowly farmhands do, and His Excellency just has to supervise.”
“Summoner just has to drink alcohol with this old man later.”
“The warrior will do the Summoner’s share too.”
“Master, please just stay by my side.”
Actually, the true discrimination was elsewhere.
*
The situation in China was getting increasingly serious.
The conflict between the government and players triggered by the investigation into the explosion terror at the Beijing Continental Crisis Management Headquarters.
However, it wasn’t something that should have gone on for this long.
It was something that should have ended with a compromise at an appropriate level.
However, the ordinary players resisted the government by not supplying High-Grade Mana Stones to China, and the Chinese government wasn’t one to leave such players alone either.
The biggest problem was the absence of a control tower.
There was no leader who could take responsibility and make decisions.
It turned into an irreversible emotional battle.
The rift grew deeper and deeper.
Hao-ren, an ordinary player of level 58, met with Zhang Wen-xi, also an ordinary player of level 61.
Both were key members of the Chinese Players Association.
“Zhang Wen-xi, I received this as a reward in the tower yesterday.”
“What is it?”
“You must never tell anyone.”
“Got it. I’ll keep my mouth shut.”
“…Rune Necklace of Liberation.”
“Huh? That’s something that only drops from the 71st floor and above. You’re level 58, so how?”
“I don’t know. It came out on the 53rd floor; I was surprised too when I first heard the reward message.”
“Could it be that the restriction has been lifted?”
“Probably.”
A Rune Necklace of Liberation.
An item that allows a player’s abilities to be manifested in reality as well.
If this were to come out in the lower floors too?
“For now, don’t tell others and keep it in your inventory.”
“Yeah. Since I can’t do anything with just one anyway.”
“Let’s inform the association members too. If a liberation necklace comes out, tell them to definitely keep it a secret.”
Zhang Wen-xi’s other identity.
The person in charge of China for the Black Market Guild.
His level is much higher than what’s known.
‘So the Rune Necklace of Liberation is coming out in the lower floors of the Chinese towers too?’
Thus, this fact was secretly spread to the Black Market Guild members.
Even after that, a very large number of Rune Necklaces of Liberation came out as rewards.
Even weapons and equipment without the tower-exclusive modifier.
*
Thanks to the efforts of the summoned entities, a sellable quantity was created again.
Just like before, exactly 3,000.
However, Joo-hyuk was not satisfied.
Why work themselves to death like this?
This is a problem.
Even Director Jeon Gwang-il and CEO Jeong Dong-hoon are being called in as workers now.
Playing and eating comes first, and working is something you only do when you’re bored.
So Joo-hyuk called the summoned entities together in one place.
“From now on, labor hours are strictly restricted. Bracelet production is only 3 hours a day; no overtime or extra work. Work for exactly 3 hours and then get off.”
Then an uproar broke out.
“No, sir, what can be done in 3 hours, sir? At least 8 hours of labor must be done, sir.”
“Cossack-nim is right, sir. Farmhands aren’t meant to be left idle. They must be put to work, sir.”
“This old man’s thought is also so. 3 hours is a bit…….”
“The warrior demands a higher intensity of labor.”
“Sergeant Caliber! If the troops are left idle like that, discipline will slip.”
“Ho-ek!”
Oho?
“Absolute obedience! Let’s do it for only 3 hours. Huh? People should play and eat. If you only work every day, is that a human, huh? It’s a machine.”
I pushed strongly, but…….
“I refuse, sir.”
Eng?
Refuse, you say.
“I will continue working based on the 3 Rules, Article 3, sir.”
“That is correct. In the path for Gongja-nim’s sake, laziness cannot exist.”
“I will work hard and earn money. Supply is the shortcut to victory.”
“Hoo-e!”
Goodness.
Attaching Clause 3 to such a weird place?
At the popularity of the Escape Obesity Bracelet, the summoned entities were fully encouraged too.
Let’s row when the water comes in.
Let’s manufacture diligently and relieve the Summoner-nim’s money worries.
Right then!
Mackenzie hovering around Joo-hyuk like a puppy that needs to poop.
What’s the matter?
Come to think of it, a large yellow exclamation mark was floating above Mackenzie’s head.
‘Is he a game NPC?’
To give a quest?
He seems to have something to say.
“What is the matter?”
“Ah! Summoner, I have something to ask permission for.”
“What is it?”
“Well, CEO Jeong has been pestering me from a while ago trying to learn magic… I told him no, but because he pesters me to at least teach him a 1-circle enchant spell.”
Hmm.
It’s probably the opposite.
A trick to pass his work onto CEO Jeong.
Mackenzie’s effort to somehow avoid working.
I like it.
Very desirable.
“CEO Jeong-nim says he’ll learn it?”
“Th, that is so.”
Joo-hyuk had also previously recommended player awakening to CEO Jeong.
But he said he hates it.
Because it’s scary?
Because even if he awakens, he’ll eventually not enter the tower, and then the player awakening will be canceled too, and for the reason that it’s a waste.
What about a magician?
It’s true that there’s no need to enter the tower.
Since he just has to sit still here and recite enchant magic spells.
“Please teach him well.”
“Oh! Thank you. I will try making one useful 1-circle enchant magician.”
Seu-seut!
The exclamation mark above Mackenzie’s head changed to a question mark, then disappeared pik!
Is the quest complete?
A person who is always entertaining to watch.
Anyway, Director Jeon is a player.
CEO Jeong is an enchant specialist magician.
I don’t know if this is okay.
Anyway, Rajix Trading Corp, which secured sufficient quantities, resumed the subscription sales of the Escape Obesity Bracelets again.
The server went down in 10 seconds.
Even if I spammed the F5 key, the screen didn’t move.
Assa! Subscription successful.
Fuck! Why is it so hard to just buy one bracelet?
Is it just a bracelet? It’s an Escape Obesity Health Bracelet.
Humanely, those under 100kg take your hands off the mouse. Let me live a little too.
Skinny bastards, if I catch you walking around wearing the bracelet, you’re dead.
Whether it was existing subscribers or new subscribers, everyone was satisfied.
Of course, there was a limit.
As time passed, the speed of weight loss decreased.
You have to combine it with exercise to lose a bit more.
Still, the best part.
There was absolutely no gaining weight again.
Even if you ate, slept, and drank, maintaining the status quo.
How great is just this alone?