Chapter 174

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Translated by Jinmu

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Joo-hyuk unsummoned all the summoned entities and returned to the White Tower.

S+++ grade twice a day.

It was a very satisfying clear.

The 84th floor with one shot of the Sub-light Speed Missile, the 85th floor with the Magic Electromagnetic Pulse EMP.

“As expected, clearing is just clicking.”

I feel refreshed inside.

How great is it?

Overwhelming, and therefore feeling like a stroll up the local mountain’s mineral spring, with absolutely zero burden of danger.

“Isn’t it really amazing? To think it’s a Magic EMP.”

When I asked Mackenzie next to me for his thoughts.

“Well, not really… there is a similar spell in magic too.”

A lukewarm reaction.

This gentleman, he’s secretly narrow-minded.

His competitiveness is also incredible.

“Ah, really?”

“Rather than a Magic EMP, it’s the Spell Power Binding Block.”

“…Spell, what?”

Why is the spell name so long?

“It is a magic spell that binds and blocks the flow of the target’s magic power. You can even store it in a scroll and use it like this.”

Mackenzie rummaging and showing a rolled-up piece of paper from inside his robe.

“Ah… yes, yes.”

A magic scroll.

Must be a good thing.

Though I don’t know if there will be an opportunity to use it.

‘By the way, El still isn’t waking up.’

At that moment!

“Boo-ong Summoner-nim!”

Cossack coming running panting heavily as soon as Joo-hyuk appeared in the White Tower.

“Speak shortly. It’s Bong, not Boo-ong!”

“Yep! Bong-bong Summoner-nim!”

“…….”

What do you mean Bong-bong.

Is it a beverage name?

“Did you complete the clear of tower NO.2 85th floor too, sir?”

“That’s right. With an S+++ grade, using a Magic EMP, an electromagnetic pulse, I don’t know if you’ve heard of it.”

“That is excellent, sir. As the Republic’s People’s Armed Forces Minister Go Sa-geuk, it is truly nothing less than a completely auspicious event, sir.”

Suddenly what People’s Armed Forces Minister?

“I have a matter I must get Player Bong-nim’s approval for, sir.”

“What is it?”

“How about establishing mass production facilities for bracelets and a manufacturing factory for Rajix Trading Corp in the Republic, sir?”

A factory in North Korea, huh.

“Labor costs are also cheap, and with certain politico-economic collusion, we can receive all sorts of benefits and grow into the best conglomerate, sir.”

“…….”

He mentions the word politico-economic collusion so shamelessly like that.

Well, it would be natural.

Since he himself is the People’s Armed Forces Minister and simultaneously North Korea’s supreme wielder of power.

“What is CEO Jeong’s opinion?”

“He is actively in favor, sir.”

“Chairman Kim too?”

“It is a matter of feeding the Republic’s people meat soup with white rice, sir. He cannot oppose, sir.”

“If we build a factory, where?”

“How about the site around the Black Tower in Pyongyang, sir? There’s no risk of it collapsing, and the symbolism is sufficient too, sir.”

“Isn’t it too spacious? We’ll only be building a factory that produces bracelets.”

Cossack putting on a straight face.

“No, sir. Bracelets are just the beginning, sir. The factory manager is here, so can we just let her play, sir? We have to grind her to the bone, sir. She’s a golem anyway, so there’s no risk of death from overwork either, sir.”

Wow! This wicked work squad leader.

Actually, it’s true.

Is there a risk of a golem dying from overwork?

“…I understand. Go ahead and push it forward.”

“Loyalty!”

Once an assassin, once a politician, now a businessman.

The genius of transformation, Cossack.

In some sense, he is a more amazing person than Rajix.

Anyway, is El okay?

First of all, we exited together and she also entered the White Tower through unsummoning.

But since she’s still not moving…….

I approached and tried poking her kuk-kuk, and subtly placing my palm on her smooth metal forehead too.

At that moment!

Kki-rik!

El’s head turning.

“Heot, shitfal, you startled me!”

“I am sorry.”

“Ah, no. I should be the one to apologize more.”

I was startled.

Still, it’s a relief she’s moving.

“…Is your body okay?”

“Major functions have not been recovered yet, but there is no strain in moving.”

“Hmm, I think it would strain the golem prosthetic body if you keep getting hit by EMPs.”

“It’s fine. It is merely a simple blackout phenomenon.”

Why is a blackout simple?

El speaking in a manner as if it was nothing to Joo-hyuk’s anxious expression.

“Please do not worry. Because it unconditionally recovers after time passes.”

“Still, since you keep getting hit, find a means to neutralize the magic electromagnetic pulse.”

Even a water gun hurts if you get hit hard.

“We only have exactly one Magic EMP left anyway.”

“Is that so?”

For the time being, we’ll only be able to do an 85th floor repeat clear one more time, huh.

It doesn’t matter.

That’s rather better than keeping getting hit by EMPs.

“I will find a method while manufacturing new EMPs.”

“Please make sure to find it.”

A method to make the Gigant stop while she perfectly evades it.

She’ll pull it off well.

She’s an LSSR Magical Engineer, after all.

Anyway, today’s work is finished.

“Go home and rest well. You experienced a blackout today so you must be dizzy, so recover slowly.”

“I am a golem. Resting has no meaning to me.”

And then.

“I’ll go to the workshop and the mass production plan for the Escape Obesity Bracelet… uh?”

Meom-chit!

El stopped her footsteps.

“Uh-eum, uh…….”

She stood there blankly and was staring in only one direction.

“What is it?”

A crack formed on El’s usually expressionless face.

Surprise, disbelief, shock.

“P, perhaps is this place still the Black Tower 85th floor?”

“No way.”

“But why are those things here?”

The things El pointed to with her finger.

The 5 magic power core engines Rajix brought in front of the workshop earlier.

Did she see wrong?

Things that shouldn’t be there are visible.

An optical illusion due to the blackout sequelae?

No.

There is no problem at all with the nervous system.

El unable to close her open mouth.

She is confused.

Those magic power core engines are items that cannot be taken out of the 85th floor, and shouldn’t be taken out.

“Aha! You’re talking about those.”

“Th, that’s right. Just what on earth……?”

“Our Rajix farmhand brought them.”

“H, how?”

It would be easier to just show her directly.

Joo-hyuk called Rajix who was cleaning the White Tower 17th floor.

“Rajix-ssi.”

“Ho-e!”

At the summoner’s call, the Universe’s Great Farmhand coming quickly rolling de-gul-de-gul.

“Try putting those in the subspace.”

“Ho-e!”

Seu-seut, seu-seut, seu-seut…….

The 5 magic power core engines of the giant golem entered Rajix’s subspace backpack one by one.

“Take them out again.”

“Ho-e!”

Seu-seut, seu-seut, seu-seut…….

“This is how he brought them.”

“…….”

How is it?

Do you feel like you got a taste of our Rajix?

“Rajix’s nickname is the Universe’s Great Farmhand, you see. He can bring almost any item from inside the tower.”

“…….”

“Mining ores, skinning leathers, finding mana stone veins to mine High-Grade and Top-grade Mana Stones too…….”

“…….”

Crazy!

Does this make sense?

…I guess they are here because it makes sense.

El recalled the self-introduction the assassin gave yesterday.

Saying that he was 2nd in the hierarchy, right after Farmhand Rajix.

And only now did she realize.

Why Rajix, who is weaker than a dog in terms of combat power, is 1st in the hierarchy.

The ability he possesses.

This is ignoring the rules of the system.

It is terrifying.

A rule breaker that changes the landscape of tower clears.

It is not simply a matter of acquiring a few magic power core engines.

As everyone well knows, once a single floor is cleared, it immediately resets.

Meaning the broken Gigant appears again in perfect condition.

Every time we clear it, we can continuously secure 5 magic power core engines.

‘The 85th floor has become a magic power core engine factory.’

As long as the Black Tower doesn’t disappear.

“How is this possible?”

“I don’t know either.”

By any chance?

“Then could he possibly bring the Gigant whole as well?”

“Well. The size is…….”

Rajix’s mysterious subspace ability.

However, that also has a slight limit.

Namely, the size of the item that can be put in.

A camping car is possible.

He also said he could put in larger things like a dump truck or a bus.

But a Gigant is the size of a single building, though.

“Even one arm would be cutting it close.”

“It’s a pity.”

The game would be over if we brought it 통째로 whole.

“Right? Still, we could bring the major parts as long as we separate them.”

Hwal-jjak!

El’s face brightening.

Major parts.

For example, magic power circuit boards or equipped weapons, golem joint devices, etc.

How great is just that?

“Also, Rajix-ssi’s grade is currently SSR, but if he gets promoted to LSSR, he might be able to put in an arm or a leg.”

“Ah!”

Once again El’s face was dyed with shock.

You say he’s an SSR.

A hamster farmhand equipped with the ability to ignore system laws is barely an SSR?

“I’m going to send him for a grade breakthrough soon. I’m excited to see to what extent he will develop.”

“M, me too.”

Even as he spoke, Joo-hyuk’s feelings were bitter.

Honestly, I don’t want to send Rajix.

“But what can you do with the magic power core engine?”

“It is a conglomerate encompassing all magical engineering technologies. It has its own power generation function too. It utilizes mana stone energy to start up golems, supplies energy to various magical engineering equipments, and can be applied to diverse fields.”

It generates and supplies energy and starts up golems.

So it was an amazing thing.

“The design process is complex, and it requires various rare metals and materials, and delicate processing techniques, so even I couldn’t produce it, but to think it was obtained so easily like this…….”

One question he was curious about.

“Would golem manufacturing be possible too?”

“It will take time, but it can be made. If I just have a few more core parts.”

Great.

Let’s enter one more time tomorrow and do a repeat clear.

Since El suffered a blackout today and needs to rest.

El approaching the magic power core engines piled in front of the workshop.

Leaving her alone to examine them.

Now, then, the settlement.

Since I cleared tower NO.2 84th floor with an S+++ grade, I got 2 badges and opened one High-Grade Mana Stone mine.

And the 85th floor.

Tower NO.1 failed the S+++ grade clear but tower NO.2 succeeded, so 2 badges.

Accumulated badges 142.

Actual items 46.

I also receive one privilege.

What is it?

[A privilege is awarded for accumulating 140 Platinum Badges.]

[Privilege : A Tower Clear Mission Reset Ticket is distributed to the Tower-Exclusive Inventory.]

It’s fine.

A good thing came out.

*

The clears of Republic of Korea tower NO.2 84th floor and 85th floor announced through a world announcement.

And the identities of the 84th and 85th floor monsters were revealed through video.

84th floor.

The giant bird of prey Frozen Colossus Condor, leisurely flying in that high sky and summoning countless ice falcons as a means of attack and defense.

85th floor.

The Giant Golem Magnus Ego Gigant, soaring from underground with the size of a high-rise building, freely maneuvering despite being bipedal.

A giant condor, isn’t it flying too high?
Even players with long-range traits wouldn’t be able to shoot that far.
No, even if they shoot, would it even stick?
Can’t catch it. That’s impossible even in death.
South Joseon comrades give up too quickly, don’t they.
Then why don’t you try, with your Juche revolutionary spirit?
I am, still in the wyvern section, so… But even the wyvern bastards are so hard to catch I feel like I’m going to die.
Fuck, let’s say the flying giant monster is one thing, but a giant robot appears?
It’s not a robot, it’s a golem.
The one or the other.
I have a golem summoning trait too, but it’s beyond comparison.
Still, if you were to force a comparison?
About a mouse and an adult man?
Meaning it’s over if you get stepped on.
What do they expect us to do by showing this? Seems like we couldn’t catch the giant monsters anyway.
How did our supreme player comrade catch those punks?
That’s why he’s the supreme.
That’s true. Shouldn’t we just trust the supreme player?
Would it be a problem for us? The other countries are in big trouble.
What if requests for temporary naturalization come again like this?
Don’t even say things that won’t work on anyone. Supreme player comrade is not a subject for temporary naturalization.
That is true.

Not only players in Korea, but players in various countries around the world also saw this video.

The thoughts were all the same.

Whether it’s the 84th floor or the 85th floor, no, starting from the 81st floor, they absolutely cannot catch any of the monsters.

It is harder than the undead section.

The only person who can catch them is one.

Korea, the world’s supreme player.

*

Pyongyang, North Korea.

Chairman Kim In-joong is currently reading the report flown in from the North Korean embassy stationed in China.

These days the atmosphere in China is not good.

An entity called the Chinese Player Association is openly confronting the Chinese government.

They’ve grown bold.

Individual players are trying to confront the government?

Of course, Kim In-joong also knows from reading the report.

The fact that large quantities of the Rune Necklace of Liberation rewards are appearing in China.

However, that’s a stupid thought.

The Rune Necklace of Liberation is not omnipotent.

It can only be used three times, and the duration is barely 1 hour.

What are they going to do when that is fully exhausted?

Already almost all players within China were being monitored by the government.

In case they try some foolish tricks.

Would monitored Chinese players just stay still?

They would try to resist the Chinese government.

In that manner, the conflict only continued to deepen.

Because of this, purchasing High-Grade Mana Stones was not easy either.

The price went up, and the volume decreased too.

Chairman Kim In-joong, who is purchasing large quantities of High-Grade Mana Stones from ordinary Chinese players according to the directives of the person holding his lifeline.

The High-Grade Mana Stones purchased like that are sent to the Pyongyang branch of the Awakening Management Agency, and are moved to Seoul, South Korea by the players there.

But there’s a huge fuss.

A crisis of falling short of the target amount.

He might get cast out for being incompetent.

If he falls out of favor with People’s Armed Forces Minister Go Sa-geuk, getting replaced happens in an instant.

What would be difficult?

Handling it as an accidental death like a cerebral infarction or a heart attack and it’s over.

‘Damn Chinese son of a bitch bastards.’

Is the Chinese government the only problem?

The players are all the same bastards too.

As expected, China is a millennium-old enemy to the Republic.

At that moment!

Beol-keok!

Go Sa-geuk opening the door and entering.

“Go, Comrade Go Sa-geuk!”

“Yo, Comrade Chairman Kim, your face has gotten better, huh. Did the bracelet have an effect?”

“Th, that is true. I lost a lot of weight.”

“Good. Don’t ever forget the grace.”

Cossack naturally sat on the sofa, crossed his legs, and continued speaking.

“But you see… regarding the purchase of High-Grade Mana Stones.”

Chairman Kim’s heart sank with a thud.

What had to come has come.

“I, I am sorry. The Chinese player wenches hardly sell High-Grade Mana Stones so… it falls a long way short of the target amount. Pl, please forgive me.”

“The reason?”

Kim In-joong showed Go Sa-geuk the report that came up from the Pyongyang embassy stationed in China.

“Rune Necklaces of Liberation, huh…….”

“This is just the beginning. It may also affect the Republic and South Joseon.”

Pi-shik, Go Sa-geuk smiling.

“Don’t tell me it’s because you’re afraid the liberated players will do something to us?”

“J, just in case.”

“It’s no matter, so don’t worry.”

“Ah, I understand.”

“Even if 100 Chinese player punks rush in all at once, there shouldn’t be any problem, got it?”

“Of course.”

And then.

“Be that as it may, it is completely fine to stop purchasing High-Grade Mana Stones from now on.”

“Uh-uh…….”

“Don’t worry. It’s because purchasing High-Grade Mana Stones is no longer necessary, not because of Chairman Kim’s fault.”

“Ah!”

It is a relief.

A life extension.

“Also, an official notification will come, so prepare for it.”

“What is……?”

“You know Rajix Trading Corp, right?”

Of course he knows.

The company that makes and sells the Escape Obesity Bracelet he wears on his wrist.

“They will soon announce a large-scale investment in the Republic. Rajix Trading Corp is bestowing grace for the people of the Republic.”

“Th, thank you.”

An event to be welcomed by Kim In-joong as well.

Entering recent days, South Korean companies have been sending investment plans to North Korea, but the scale is not that large.

Because they still do not trust the North Korean government.

So the investment scale was small.

There were also many cases where discussions started and then fell through.

But Rajix Trading Corp is deciding on a large-scale investment?

From North Korea’s perspective, there is no reason to refuse.

“As long as Rajix Trading Corp advances into North Korea, we will not spare any support whatsoever.”

Cossack with a satisfied smile.

“We need land to do business first, you see.”

“I will prepare prime land in Pyongyang.”

“That is fine too, but first, an area around 2 million pyeong centered on the Pyongyang Black Tower would be appropriate.”

“Th, the area around the Black Tower, you mean?”

“Right, deploy the people and conduct groundwork, since the budget will be supported by Rajix Trading Corp.”

“I understand.”

Soon Rajix Trading Corp’s base will be North Korea.

Since land prices will rise when unification happens, we should buy it up in advance.

“Also the Kaesong Industrial Complex, Wonsan Resort investment, Sinuiju too…….”

“Just say the word. I promise revolutionary special favors to Rajix Trading Corp.”

“Kkil-kkil-kkil, very good, but do it gently, since there might be talk behind our backs.”

“Please do not worry. Long live Joo-hyuk!”

“Long live Joo-hyuk!”

Thus, Rajix Trading Corp’s advance into Pyongyang was decided.