A Wimp’s Strategy Guide to Conquer the Tower (Novel) - Chapter 221
Chapter 221
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Translated by Jinmu
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Earth No. 1,001 Black Tower Management Office.
The Summoner’s 91st-floor climbing.
The Rune of Trait Enhancement given to him.
If it were like before, he would have blown his top and gone half-crazy but… strangely his mind is tranquil.
What can be done?
When there’s nothing to do but just watch.
Moreover, the acquisition of the rune was an extremely normal route.
A gift for players leaving for a Grand Journey.
[He probably received it on that Earth over there too, right?]
[Probably.]
Assuming he received it, that’s 2.
Well, whether he receives 10 Runes of Trait Enhancement, or 100.
Is there any way to stop him?
However, if there’s anything he regrets, it’s the things he had done so far to stop that punk.
He shouldn’t have done that.
[I intervened for no reason. If I had stayed still, it wouldn’t have come to this extent.]
[That’s right. Because the causality judgment ended up only giving him stronger power.]
Honestly, the Rune of Trait Enhancement is nothing.
Having the Ancient Dragon corpse plundered, the Dragon Heart, and even a living adult Dragon joining as a summoned entity, that is more fatal.
Thanks to that, the Grand Journey the Summoner will perform in the future will also become much easier.
Of course, becoming easier doesn’t mean he’ll succeed in everything though.
[Would he have accepted the Grand Journey mission in the No. 675 Black Tower? He didn’t here.]
[That is unknowable.]
[Even now, if we ask that side…….]
[Coming at this point? They probably won’t even accept the communication request.]
They probably wouldn’t.
It’s safe to say communication between the managers of Earth No. 675 and Earth No. 1,001 has been completely severed.
[Then do we have to just quietly watch this time too.]
[It can’t be helped. We cannot intervene in the Grand Journey. Observation would be impossible too.]
Grand Journey.
It starts on the 91st floor of the Black Tower, but the actual mission execution location is not the Black Tower.
The 91st floor is a kind of stop.
A role connecting the player and the actual mission execution location.
So they can’t peek.
[I’m more concerned about the White Tower elevator than whether the Grand Journey succeeds or not. Just up to which floor has been opened.]
[Ah-ah…….]
The White Tower elevator is a medium connecting dimension to dimension.
However, not every floor of every White Tower is connected to a parallel universe ‘Earth’.
There are also worlds that are not Earth.
In other words, floors of multiverse worlds where the Black Tower does not exist also exist.
[Surely it wouldn’t have opened up to that floor.]
[It probably did open.]
[…….]
That’s right.
Because this Earth’s Summoner is that kind of punk.
Always beyond imagination.
[I just wish he would die.]
[We just have to wait for him to die of natural causes in reality.]
[Natural causes? The Black Tower will probably be cleared before that?]
[Dying from an accident?]
[Um.]
[A singularity could occur with this name reveal, you know. Since his identity has been specified anyway.]
It wasn’t that a manager intervened.
It is determined to turn out that way.
The identity of the Summoner that anyone will soon know.
What if conflict or strife breaks out because of that?
[Well, it’ll be one of the two, whether he’s attacked, or protected.]
[Which case will it be for Earth’s Summoner?]
The Designer, the Senior Manager of the Earth No. 1,001 Black Tower, couldn’t answer.
Actually, on other parallel universe Earths, there were more cases where the Summoner was killed by fellow humans than cases where they died in the tower.
How great would it be if it turned out that way taking this name reveal as an opportunity?
The Summoner being eliminated by fellow humans.
However, the case of the Summoner of Earth No. 1,001 is completely different.
Because he has grown powerfully enough to turn the entire Earth into an enemy.
* * *
[World Notice : Survivors, please send unsparing applause and encouragement to the Best Player Bong Joo-hyuk.]
Player Bong’s identity was revealed in a completely unexpected manner.
While moving to the Sinchon hof bar according to Cossack’s plan, Jeon Gwang-il heard the World Notice inside his car.
Too surprised, he pulled his car over to the shoulder, and while calling here and there to prepare countermeasures, a message came from Player Bong.
Saying that he didn’t know it would turn out like this either.
With the content that he has no choice but to cancel the reunion.
Right.
The reunion wasn’t the problem.
Jeon Gwang-il immediately returned to the Management Agency.
Then Team Leader Lee Min-ah ran over hurriedly and.
“Commissioner-nim.”
“Uh, Team Leader Lee, what happened with Sinchon?”
“The NIS just contacted us. Saying they arrested Jang Wan-sub on charges of threatening the Best Player.”
“Understood. Cancel Player Jang Wan-sub’s registration, and block magic crystal sales too.”
“I’ve already taken action.”
And.
“What shall we do about VVIP security?”
“Let’s take care of Player Bong’s family members first.”
“Euum, what about Player Bong Joo-hyuk-nim?”
“Leave that person be.”
“Yes? Shouldn’t we pay the most attention to him?”
“He’s fine.”
Actually, there’s no need to protect the family members overly excessively either.
Because they also possess residency permits for the White Tower 17th floor.
If they feel it’s dangerous, they just have to shout the Entry skill and that’s it.
Rather than physical security, they must be protected in another way.
Psychological security, that is.
For example, excessive reporting by the press, approaches from political circles, spreading false rumors through the internet or SNS, etc.
“More than double, no, triple the number of internet and SNS monitoring personnel.”
“Yes.”
“Warn the press too, the name can’t be helped, but if things like photos or home addresses are posted, they will be killed.”
“Understood.”
Jeon Gwang-il’s concerns hit the mark.
Internet bulletin boards and SNS were exploding.
Shout it! Bong Joo-hyuk!!!
Wow, he’s a Mr. Bong, huh. As a person with the same rare surname, I feel pride.
I know the person named Bong Joo-hyuk.
What kind of person is he.
Euum, if I have to say in terms of MBTI, he has a slightly extreme I (introverted) tendency? Very timid and.
Ey, then it’s not him. It must be someone with the same name. Is it possible the Best Player is a timid person?
Comrade Bong Joo-hyuk, as expected, isn’t he a hero whose name melts with the spirit of the Juche revolution? Long live Joo-hyuk! Everyone shout. (t/n: North Korean dialect referring to their Juche ideology, acting like ‘Joo-hyuk’ was named after it)
Could it possibly mean the name of the Best Player himself, not the Joo-hyuk of the spirit of the Juche revolution?
Um. It’s possible. Just looking at the Pyongyang factory right now.
Uh? Seems so. There’s also a rumor that Rajix C&T is owned by the Best Player.
It’s not a rumor, it is the Best Player’s company.
Then?
Is that so? Was ‘Long live Joo-hyuk’ about that?
Why? Are you disappointed?
You punk son of a bitch, what disappointment is there? When a warrior of the Joseon Democratic Unification Revolution is the Best Player.
That’s right, it’s actually better. Long live Joo-hyuk!!!
Long live Joo-hyuk!
Long live Joo-hyuk!
Anyway Bong Joo-hyuk, the surname is tacky but the name is good. My son’s name is Joo-hyuk too.
Are there any uploaded photos of Bong Joo-hyuk?
Why wouldn’t there be? But they’re all fake.
But what’s Gobang? At first, the Best Player’s name was known as Gobang, right.
It’s probably a nickname.
Anyway, it means they give a Rune of Trait Enhancement if you climb to the 91st floor. I have to quickly climb too.
You? If you’re an elite, you can get to the 85th floor by renting a magic gun, but can you do the 86th floor?
Right. The Phoenix isn’t even close to possible. The floor a human can climb is exactly up to the 85th floor.
Haa, I still want to climb the 91st floor.
Even if you climb, if you receive the Rune of Trait Enhancement you should give it all to the Best Player.
Keu-keu-keu, if other players can climb and funnel the runes to the Best Player, I’d do trait enhancement 10,000 times.
* * *
The repercussion of the name reveal was very huge.
Actually, the governments of various countries around the world had already guessed the fact that Bong Joo-hyuk is the Best Player.
It was only the general public who didn’t know.
However, now everyone came to know.
To secure information about Bong Joo-hyuk, the media was moving.
Political circles, business circles, academic circles, cultural circles, people from various fields also showed interest.
Who is Bong Joo-hyuk?
Where does he live?
His appearance?
How old is he.
Exceptional interest overseas as well.
Isn’t he the main protagonist of safe Black Tower clearing?
They couldn’t help but be interested.
Explosive reactions especially in Japan and India.
Because the player who filled the giant sinkholes was precisely Bong Joo-hyuk.
US Department of Homeland Security.
Director Antonio, who is on the phone with someone.
“Yes yes, I understand it like that. If you possibly need our help, tell us anytime.”
When Antonio hung up the phone, Macmillan asked.
“Commissioner Jeon Gwang-il?”
“Yes.”
“How did he say they’re responding?”
“Other than expanding security personnel for Player Bong’s family members, not really…….”
“Hmm.”
Macmillan frowning.
“And Player Bong? They should strengthen security even if they have to bring in the military. You know how many crazy bastards there are in the world.”
“They probably have a plan.”
“This won’t do. We should park at least one aircraft carrier near Korea.”
“Is there really a need to…….”
“I say that because I’m worried about China.”
“Surely they wouldn’t still haven’t come to their senses and…….”
No.
One shouldn’t judge China on common sense lines.
And isn’t it a country where the Rune of Liberation necklace situation hasn’t ended yet?
The potential risk factor hasn’t disappeared yet.
“What if they try to pull something with the Rune of Liberation necklaces?”
“They have the scrolls so…….”
“We can’t overtrust the scrolls. We have to keep in mind that unexpected situations can happen when, where, and how.”
Antonio also agreed.
Now we have to re-strategize.
Because Player Bong’s safety is more important than tower climbing.
Japan.
Prime Minister’s Official Residence.
Prime Minister Maeda personally convened a cabinet ministers’ meeting.
“It was this person after all.”
“Yes, the owner of the Holy Sword, the tower leather supplier, it was the exact person predicted initially.”
“What should we do?”
“We must take action. Prepare a compensation plan too.”
“What should we give? To the player who normalized the Mount Fuji sinkhole.”
“Well. I am also not sure…….”
Regardless, the Best Player’s identity being revealed is not a bad thing for Japan either.
Rather, it was a good thing.
Because they just have to change the negotiation window from now on.
In a way of directly contacting the Best Player without going through the Korean government.
“Prepare a press conference first.”
“Yes.”
However, the White House was faster.
President Lloyd held a press conference through a specialized news broadcast and NewTube channels.
– I send praise to the achievements of the world’s Best Player, Bong Joo-hyuk. Regardless of nationality, he is a treasure and savior of humanity. The United States will send unsparing trust and support to Player Bong Joo-hyuk.
– Furthermore, if by any chance there is a force attempting to threaten Player Bong’s personal safety, I send a warning in advance. If such a conspiracy is revealed, the United States will mobilize all its power to punish you in advance.
A declaration of full support from the United States.
Japan also followed suit.
– In the past, there was a history of Japan-Korea relations being marred by conflict and strife. Representing Japan, I apologize once again.
– However, there is a person who made Japan-Korea relations change towards the direction of friendship and mutual development. That is Player Bong Joo-hyuk. We speak to him with the utmost courtesy we can show. Thank you.
Following that, the Indian Prime Minister too.
The King of the United Arab Emirates too.
The European Union including France too.
As if a dam burst.
They scrambled offering statements and praised Bong Joo-hyuk’s great achievements.
At this point in time, Bong Joo-hyuk became the most called name in the world.
Not only in Korea, but all over the world.
At workplaces, social gatherings, and drinking party venues.
University students, high schoolers, and elementary schoolers too.
Everyone was Bong Joo-hyuk, Bong Joo-hyuk.
* * *
The next day.
Joo-hyuk took all the summoned entities and decisively went on a full-personnel outing.
Those whose appearances wouldn’t cause a sense of incongruity went as is.
Those with unique appearances like Duu, Rajix, and El were covered by Crackus’s Polymorph magic.
Blood Wolf was also changed to a small size about the size of a poodle and.
Mari, with extreme anthropophobia, also joined.
Wearing a hat, mask, and even sunglasses.
Even so, as if anxious, she stuck closely to Joo-hyuk’s side and went around holding only his hand tightly.
The corner Alchemist Alia Mari.
Isn’t her origin an Elf.
Blonde hair and a slender face shape.
A tall height and a well-balanced figure, long and straight arms and legs.
What kind of feeling would it be if she even revealed her face?
Probably even Major Be wouldn’t be confident.
Just the silhouette dressed in modern attire was enough to make passing men turn around at least once.
Anyway, with 17 people including Joo-hyuk moving simultaneously, it felt like foreigners coming to Seoul on a package tour.
U-reu-reu-reu.
Moving while riding the subway and.
U-reu-reu-reu.
Transferring to a bus and.
U-reu-reu-reu.
While moving on foot.
Sightseeing Namsan too, entering Gyeongbokgung Palace too, and climbing the observatory of the highest skyscraper in Korea too.
Everyone enjoyed it.
A world that hasn’t perished.
An Earth where not even a possibility of perishing is seen.
Wandering around to their heart’s content sightseeing Seoul, then resting in the White Tower due to the summoned entity manifestation time limit issue.
Joo-hyuk called the summoned entities out again in the evening.
This dining gathering is outside.
Also to comfort Cossack, who got heavily depressed due to the massive failure of the scenario.
“I am fine, sir.”
“Ayu, are you sulking?”
“W, would I sulk over something like that, sir? Since it turned out like this, we’re going with another cliché, sir.”
“What cliché again?”
Don’t tell me another scenario…….
“It’s a department store cliché, sir. Browsing items in a luxury corner wearing shabby clothes, a rude employee comes and says, Please do not touch the items with dirty hands. Doing that, sir.”
So?
“At that time, Bong Summoner-nim takes out a black card, saying, There’s nothing to buy here, and goes straight into another luxury shop right next door and pays for all the items, causing that rude employee to beg for forgiveness and…….”
Aigoo.
“If not, how about this, sir?”
“What?”
“Going to a relatives’ gathering on a holiday, sir. Then uncles and cousins come, with brazen faces saying we took care of your family all this time so repay us, Rajix C&T is yours, right Joo-hyuk? Give us some shares too. Then Summoner-nim with a furious expression…….”
Is this a holiday cliché?
However.
“Both my father and mother are orphans, though?”
“…Nem?”
“They are from the same orphanage. So I don’t have relatives either.”
“Eu-eum.”
“Let’s just go eat.”
“Yep!”
The restaurant was reserved in advance.
A large meat restaurant.
We went as a group of 17 customers and asked them to prepare over 300 portions of beef sorted by cuts, so it was unconditional.
“Now, now, we’ll often have opportunities like this in the future.”
Dining gatherings in the White Tower are boring.
You have to buy and eat food prepared by others outside.
It’s not like I don’t have money either.
“Applause for Crackus-ssi who helped us to stride freely around downtown Seoul without minding others’ gazes.”
Jjak-jjak-jjak.
The Dragon’s Polymorph magic.
It was truly seamless.
The dining gathering started.
The meat grilled sizzlingly.
The heavy drinkers gathered together mixing so-maek (soju & beer) and toasting and.
But then?
Du-reon-du-reon.
The voices of people reaching Joo-hyuk’s ears.
‘Um?’
It’s strange.
‘Who’s calling my name?’
When I quietly listened closely…….
‘I can really hear it.’
Bong Joo-hyuk from the back table, Bong Joo-hyuk from the right table too, Bong Joo-hyuk from the left table too, Bong Joo-hyuk, Bong Joo-hyuk…….
“Oh! You’ve become famous, sir.”
“So it seems.”
“This old man feels pleased for some reason too.”
“This girl is somewhat worried. That crazy rogue-like punks might sully Young Master’s name.”
Well, what does it matter?
They don’t know my face yet anyway.
If my face is revealed, I can just change it with Polymorph magic.
Anyway, it seems the whole world is calling his name.
At that exact moment!
From outside the restaurant, someone drunk.
“Long live Joo-hyuk!!!”
Heol!
What is that again?
Other people also laughed out loud and excitedly raised their hands together, responding.
“Long live Joo-hyuk!”
Eou.
This is driving me crazy.
My face flushed hot.
Isn’t there a place to hide?
This won’t do.
I should leave Earth for a bit.
Ride the White Tower elevator.
Shall we try going from the 2nd floor?