Chapter 246

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Translated by Jinmu

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White Tower 17th floor.

At that time when Joo-hyuk was executing a merciless nuclear carpet bombing to clear the 96th floor.

Duu, who was farming, was welcoming a guest.

Joo-hyuk’s father Bong Soo-chul, who came holding a fishing rod today as well.

Although the genealogy is twisted, he’s friends with Duu.

“Hey, Duu, have you been well? …What about Joo-hyuk?”

“Summoner. Tower clear. Elevator.”

“To another Earth?”

“Right.”

Bong Soo-chul smiled contentedly and said.

“That guy is completely very praiseworthy. He’s brave just like me, isn’t he?”

How could that be?

Duu with an astounded expression.

“Opposite. Bong Soo-chul. Summoner. Completely different.”

“What are you saying! He’s my son. You can’t ignore the laws of genetics.”

“Summoner. Brave. Presumed maternal genetics. Second son Bong Min-hyuk. Paternal genetics.”

“…….”

So what Duu is saying means the eldest son Bong Joo-hyuk resembles his mom, and the second son Bong Min-hyuk resembles his dad.

“Chet!”

Honestly, Bong Soo-chul agrees too.

Who knew a guy who seemed like the ultimate low-level man would awaken as a player and become the best player praised by the whole world?

“St, still, a little bit of my blood is mixed in. Look at me. I come here often, right. Knowing how scary this place is.”

That’s right.

Bong Soo-chul entering the 17th floor is also tremendously great courage.

“Anyway Duu, my mouth is bored, isn’t there anything to eat? Take out a bit of the things you farmed.”

“Wait a moment. Stand by. Well-ripened…….”

It was then.

U-u-u-u-u-u-u-ung!

The White Tower 17th floor starting to vibrate.

“Heok! Du, Duu! It’s an earthquake! It’s an earthquake.”

“Calm down. Earthquake. Not.”

“Then this vibration?”

Duu was a little surprised too.

It’s certain that some change definitely occurred.

A feeling that the air quality of the White Tower 17th floor changed.

Sseueup, Duu trying to inhale a breath.

‘Um.’

This is?

I think I know.

An energy he had encountered during his lifetime.

“Divine power.”

“Eng? What is divine power?”

“God’s power. God’s will. God’s authority.”

“Joo-hyuk believes in no religion (mu-gyo). Me too.”

However, it’s correct it’s divine power.

A holy energy was spreading out to the entire White Tower 17th floor.

Bong Soo-chul was feeling it too.

The warm energy spreading into his body, that is.

“It’s good though?”

He also somehow feels a feeling like he has become healthier.

But then?

“Uh? Duu-ya! Over there!”

Bong Soo-chul raised his finger and pointed somewhere.

It was the Immortal Peach tree.

The Immortal Peach tree that bloomed a while ago and caused an adept energy shower.

That tree is trembling its branches pa-reu-reu.

Could it be again?

However, it was not an adept energy shower.

Jeo-beok-jeo-beok-jeo-beok.

Duu rapidly approached the Immortal Peach tree.

Tuk, tu-du-duk, tuk-tuk.

The Immortal Peach flowers were rapidly falling.

Why is it doing this?

I can’t be certain, but the divine power might be affecting the tree.

Right at that moment!

At the spots where the flowers fell, bul-ssuk, bul-ssuk, bul-ssuk…….

Immortal Peaches beginning to fruit attractively.

“Oh-oh-oh! It’s peaches! Peaches!”

“Immortal Peach. Fruit.”

The fragrant Immortal Peach scent spreading to the entire White Tower.

Finally, the Immortal Peaches ripened.

Bong Soo-chul approaching the Immortal Peach tree exactly as if possessed.

And the moment he raised his hand and was about to pick an Immortal Peach.

Tak!

Farmer Duu grabbed Bong Soo-chul’s hand.

“Contact prohibited. Summoner’s permission.”

“…J, just one.”

“Impossible.”

“Ey! It’s fine. If I speak well to Joo-hyuk later…….”

Duu yelled toward the warehouse building near the plaza.

“Blood Wolf.”

The Blood Wolf, which had been excluded from the expedition selection roster, came running da-da-da-da.

“Keong-keong!”

“Immortal Peach tree guard. Strict protection.”

“Keong!”

Bong Soo-chul stepped back with a flinching expression.

“Are you going to be like this? Between us?”

“Sorry. Apology. Instead. Cherry tomatoes. One box.”

Cherry tomatoes.

Those are fruits too but.

“Are they delicious?”

“Delicacy. US Secretary of State. Surprised. Wonderful. Thumbs up.”

“Ey, bullshit…….”

What does the US Secretary of State lack to eat cherry tomatoes?

“Well, got it. Give me that at least. I’ll eat it well.”

Duu grinned.

The Immortal Peaches fruited faster than thought.

Just thinking about how the Summoner will rejoice puts me in a good mood.

From now on, I have to guard it so no one can approach.

* * *

China.

Due to the Rune Necklace of Liberation incident, even martial law was declared at one point.

However, right now, stability has been quickly restored.

A policy of one magic power sealing scroll possessing per household.

To achieve this, they poured in a massive budget and imported hundreds of millions of magic power sealing scrolls from Pyeongyang.

Thanks to that, the rampage of villain players has almost disappeared as well, and the martial law has been lifted.

Meanwhile, the policy for improving the treatment of players hasn’t changed much.

Outwardly they implemented an appeasement policy and loudly claimed to stop oppression, but behind the scenes, they are even creating blacklists and continuing surveillance.

Instead, they strengthened preferential policies for state-fostered players.

Raising their salaries to, and improving their social status too.

A thorough elite-focused policy.

As a result, China also broke through the 80th floor.

All 3 towers.

From now on, it’s time to climb the 81st floor Giant Monster Section.

For that, magic gun renting is essential.

Chinese State Councilor Wei Quan entered Korea and visited the Awakening Management Administration.

“Commissioner-nim, it’s been a long time.”

“Councilor-nim, welcome.”

He was already acquainted with Commissioner Jeon Kwang-il from the time of the magic power sealing scroll imports.

Moreover, Wei Quan is also fluent in Korean.

Perhaps thanks to that, a harmonious atmosphere.

“Our China’s top player also succeeded in clearing the 80th floor Nightmare.”

“Is that so? Congratulations.”

“It’s all thanks to the dream resistance kit sold by the Awakening Management Administration.”

“Hahaha, I’m extremely delighted that it seemed to have been of help.”

“Representing the Chinese representatives, I thank Bong Joo-hyuk-nim and the Awakening Management Administration.”

“I will relay it to Player Bong Joo-hyuk.”

Now is the time to bring up the main topic.

“Now our Chinese government also wishes to put our name on the magic gun reservation list.”

“Of course you should. Ah right! Shall I give you a cup of warm tea?”

“If you give it, I’ll drink it thankfully.”

Boiling water in a pre-prepared tea set and brewing tea.

“As for the bullets, we’ll purchase them generously. Was it one million dollars per round?”

Ho-ro-rok.

Jeon Kwang-il remaining silent for a moment while drinking tea.

“Councilor-nim.”

“Please speak.”

“Regarding the price of the magic gun bullets.”

“Yes.”

“The conditions for selling magic gun bullets have changed a little this time.”

“How?”

“Limited to nuclear-armed countries, purchasing bullets is possible only if nuclear warheads are provided.”

Wei Quan doubted his own ears.

Just what kind of sound is this.

“There are discount benefits too. The more nuclear weapons you hand over, the larger the discount rate becomes.”

“…Heo-eo.”

These absurd words were true?

“Please do not joke.”

“I apologize, but it has been decided like that.”

“No, it makes no sense. Do you think something like magic gun bullets can be compared to nuclear warheads?”

“Something like magic gun bullets, you say.”

Jeon Kwang-il snickered (pik) and said.

“I understand. Because the Chinese Black Towers aren’t going to collapse right away anyway, so something like magic gun bullets for clearing the 81st floor wouldn’t be urgent.”

Wei Quan remaining silent with a coldly stiffened expression.

Jeon Kwang-il continuing his words softly.

“Since there’s a lot of time left until the Chinese towers’ collapse time limit anyway. Are there about 5 years left?”

Because they piled up stacks from the 71st floor to the 80th floor, 60 months.

“In 5 years, China just needs to find a way to clear the 81st floor Giant Monsters too. Instead of something like magic gun bullets.”

Wei Quan’s lips opened slowly.

“…Are you going to act like this?”

“Yes? What do you mean?”

“I thought our relationship with the Awakening Management Administration became good due to the previous transaction of the scrolls and half of Mount Baekdu’s territory, but it seems it was a delusion.”

“I have absolutely no idea what you are talking about, Mount Baekdu was taken by North Korea, wasn’t it.”

Jeon Kwang-il retorted slyly.

On the other hand, Wei Quan’s face turned red and blue (flushed with anger).

“Did Player Bong Joo-hyuk demand it?”

Actually, Wei Quan also watched the Awakening Management Administration’s video.

Probably all Chinese people watched it.

Even now, it’s a situation where it’s drifting around everywhere as Shorts videos.

So he knew.

Why he needs nuclear warheads.

However, content that is unbelievable no matter how you look at it.

“I don’t know what exactly the ulterior motive is. To attempt to continuously extort nuclear weapons, a national strategic weapon, based on a video whose authenticity is not even certain.”

“What extortion, if you don’t wanna trade, just don’t do it, and that’s the end.”

Wei Quan was extremely excited.

“An alien God invaded Earth through the Black Tower? To obtain dimensional energy? Hmph! Are you telling me to believe this utterly absurd story?”

Jeon Kwang-il still snorting smoothly.

“Whether you believe it or not, do as you please.”

“It can only be seen as an intention for Korea to possess nuclear weapons to pressure our China.”

“What practical benefit is there we gain from pressuring China? And if we really intended to ruin China, we wouldn’t have exported the scrolls either.”

“…….”

A conversation running on parallel lines.

“Does it mean you’ll only sell bullets if we truly provide nuclear warheads?”

“Just how many times do I have to say it? Yes, the policy has been decided like that.”

China with no thought of handing over nukes.

On the other hand, the Awakening Management Administration that must receive them.

“Then please go safely. I’m busy now. I will wish for China’s good luck in war. I hope you surely accomplish the 81st floor clear within 5 years.”

At that moment!

“World’s best player Bong Joo-hyuk.”

Meom-chit! Jeon Kwang-il stopped trying to stand up from his seat.

“Age 25, resides in Cheongdam-dong Penthouse, family is Bong Soo-chul, Hong Geum-ja, Bong Min-hyuk… he doesn’t have a dating lover yet, huh.”

Wei Quan smiling slimily.

“Ah-ah, please do not worry. Because we’re not trying to do anything.”

“…….”

“Since the magic gun bullets are inherently Player Bong Joo-hyuk’s property anyway.”

“…….”

“Since conversation doesn’t work with the Awakening Management Administration, I also think it might be faster to directly negotiate with Player Bong Joo-hyuk.”

Jeon Kwang-il became serious.

He distorted his expression and.

After doing that.

“Hey!”

“…What?”

“You motherfucking son of a bitch.”

Suddenly?

Unprovoked profanity.

Wei Quan just opened his mouth blankly.

“You wanna fucking die?”

Is he crazy?

Such sudden acceleration…….

“W, wait! What are you trying to do right now? Do you have no manners? Commissioner! This matter, I will definitely protest to the Korean Government through diplomatic channels…….”

Jeon Kwang-il went one step further.

Wa-rak!

Grabbing Wei Quan by the collar and.

“Shut up and listen till the end!”

“…….”

Shaking pupils.

Whether because he was too surprised, Wei Quan couldn’t even resist.

“If you approach Player Bong Joo-hyuk, you unconditionally die. Do you think that’s all? The current Chinese Emergency Committee leadership, high-ranking officials, their necks will fly off one after another.”

“…Keu-euk!”

“So if you wanna rent a magic gun, take out nuclear warheads, and if you hate that too, go back to China and obediently keep your head down. Because I’m saying this for your sake.”

A bastard who crossed a line he shouldn’t have crossed.

To be honest, he wishes he could pull his teeth all out but.

“Retarded like bastard. Please assess the situation well. It’s a request.”

Jeon Kwang-il was sincere.

This is all for China’s sake.

Will Player Bong’s summoned entities stay still?

If people die one after another again, a chaotic situation will be reproduced, and bad influences will also arise in neighboring Korea.

“Fuck off!”

“Th, this! W, we shall see.”

Looking at his state, it seems they’ll probably approach.

Well, it can’t be helped.

I have no choice but to pray for the repose of his soul.

* * *

Seu-reu-reuk, the elevator doors opening.

Joo-hyuk and the summoned entities arrived at the White Tower 17th floor.

They said the blessing of divine power descended.

“Did something change?”

“Heu-eup! There is something in the air, sir.”

“It seems certain it’s divine power.”

“Oh!”

It really means a blessing descended.

Then what gets better?

“Would it not be good for the Paladin at least, sir.”

It seems so.

The wings of radiance sprouting from his back.

Seu-ung!

Bardin floating in mid-air and flying as if swimming.

“That guy, he won’t even walk around now.”

Meanwhile, Cossack seemed displeased about something.

“It is a flying Paladin, sir. He’s very lively, sir.”

“Why? Do you want to fly too?”

“Heng! Why does one fly, sir?”

“It’s good if you can fly.”

“The old saying goes, ‘there’s always someone better than you’ (a flying person cannot beat a walking person), sir.”

There was an old saying like that too?

“A nobleman does not run even if it rains, sir. But if you fly like that, aren’t you a commoner, sir?”

What kind of logic is that?

“Greenie, Bardin, Succubus, Geppetto, and old man Mae are classified as the flying faction, sir. Please eat your meals separately too, sir.”

Even dividing us?

“We, the walking faction, must not even share a table with the frivolous flying faction, sir.”

I can tell just looking at him.

That is all jealousy.

Because he has no way to fly.

Then Gyeon Dal-rae raising a question.

“This girl can fly as well. Then I am the flying faction.”

“Is barely floating seu-reu-reuk slightly above the ground flying, sir? You are in the walking faction, sir.”

“…….”

The Mad Demon too.

“This old man can also fly though?”

“How is Void Steps flying, sir? It is lightness skill (qinggong). I can do that much too. Old man Gwang is in the walking faction.”

Rajix also raising his hand high and.

“Ho-ek!”

“Are you perhaps insisting that tae-aeng, paeng-geu-reu-reu, this, is flying, sir?”

“Ho-e?”

“dimensional farmhand, you are a walking farmhand, sir.”

“Hu-e-e-e…….”

What do you want us to do?

“Walking faction members, please be proud, sir. Our Bong Summoner-nim is exactly the walking faction, sir.”

Heum.

I don’t wanna be lumped together in that.

I suddenly want to fly.

At that time, Mackenzie approaching seu-euk.

“Summoner-nim, shall I teach you the Fly magic?”

Eng?

“Can I learn it too?”

“Originally, the Fly magic is something learned at the 5th circle or higher, but this Mage has methods.”

It’s tempting.

“Accelerated tutoring! If you’re with Mackenzie, you’re a flight magician too.”

It’s fine.

Bong Joo-hyuk flying freely in the sky.

Shall I firmly learn it completely?

“…Old man Mae.”

Before we knew it, Cossack approaching closely.

“What is it?”

“Am I also capable of learning Fly magic, sir?”

“Didn’t you say you’re the walking faction?”

“Actually, the flying faction is cooler, sir.”

I knew this would happen.

He was just envious of Bardin from the start.

“You’re out.”

“…Why are you doing this, sir?”

“What do I have to gain to teach Fly to you…….”

It was then.

Jeo-beok-jeo-beok-jeo-beok.

Farmer Duu rapidly approaching toward Joo-hyuk.

“Oh! Duu-ssi, have you been well? We finished up to the 99th floor. Now there’s one floor left.”

Although it’s Earth No. 675.

“Report to Summoner.”

“Yes? Did something happen?”

“Immortal Peach tree. Fruit. Ready for harvest.”

“Aha! I see.”

…Wait!

“What did you say?”

“Immortal Peach fruiting. Bumper year.”

The Immortal Peaches bore fruit?

Joo-hyuk bolted and ran to the Immortal Peach tree.

U-reu-reu-reu.

The people following.

“Oh!”

“Ah!”

“It’s Immortal Peaches.”

“Heo-heo-heo.”

“It is a happy event for the 17th floor.”

Ah-ah-ah!

Those large and attractive peaches.

Treasures fully holding adept energy.

Those Immortal Peaches, said to fruit only in the Adept Realm, have now begun production on the 17th floor.

Truly a deeply moving event.

Grow well and rapidly from now on.

“We’ll have to guard it well. So no one touches it.”

Well, since Duu is always on the 17th floor, it’s reassuring but.

“A little while ago. An attempt. To extort. The Immortal Peaches. Occurred. Prohibited. Attempted.”

“Yes?”

What is he talking about?

“So someone tried to steal these Immortal Peaches, but Duu-ssi stopped them?”

“Right.”

Then Cossack suddenly getting angry (beo-reok).

“No, have you ever seen such a bastard deserving to be torn to death, sir? A thief in this sacred White Tower? Such a bastard, I will firmly tie his head with a ribbon, sir. Who is the culprit, sir?”

“Immortal Peach. Culprit.”

“Please speak, sir.”

“Bong Soo-chul.”

“Soo-chul? That bastard, he was caught well, sir, I will completely tear his wris…….”

At that moment!

Cossack blinking his eyes.

Bong? Bong Soo-chul?

“Summoner. Father. Bong Soo-chul. Immortal Peach. Extortion. Attempt. Culprit.”

“…Nem (Yes)?”

Ggul-ggeok.

Cossack swallowed dry spit.

“Uh-uh, euum…….”

I should have known beforehand.

Exactly how many ordinary people go in and out of the White Tower?

Just Jeon Gwang-il, Jung Dong-hoon, Lee Min-ah, Kim In-joong, and the Summoner’s family.

This is a huge problem.

Of course Bong Summoner-nim wouldn’t say anything to him, but the problem is…….

“It is clear treason. Right away Cossack. Hang that guy’s neck by the noose.”

“Heo-heo-heo, his common sense ran away from home, huh. His arrogance has crossed the line.”

“How dare you attach a ribbon to whose head?”

“That turned out well. Let’s try tying a ribbon to that assassin bastard’s head.”

“An immoral crime, it’s worth 100 forehead flicks.”

“What forehead flick, a single bullet is enough. You, death penalty!”

“Man-nyeon says she’ll freeze you solid.”

“That’s good too.”

“Hu-e-e-ek!!!”

Retreating backwards hesitantly, Cossack.

However, a situation where he was already surrounded.

He couldn’t even jump and soar up either.

The damn flying Paladin even blocked the sky path.

‘Tteut-tteut.’

Joo-hyuk pondered for a moment.

‘…Shall I protect him?’

No.

Let’s just leave it be.

Are things like this just one or two times?

Still, he’s Cossack who survived every time anyway.

‘I should try picking one Immortal Peach.’

Holding it carefully with both hands and.

Twisting it softly, ttok!

‘Heu-eum, it smells good.’

At that moment!

At the spot where the Immortal Peach was plucked off, a fruit beginning to bud roundly again.

“Oh!”

Good heavens!

As soon as I pick one, a new fruit bears?

Still, I should eat it sparingly.

Anyway, I should go to the auction house.

Because it’s been a while since I’ve posted items, the people must be waiting.

* * *

A few days later.

A single video was uploaded to the Awakening Management Administration.

Title : Report on the Settlement of Nuclear Weapons Usage,
Sponsors : America, India, Pakistan, Russia, France…….