Chapter 342 – Why Aren’t They Giving Me Work

The 99th floor of the Green Tower

“How dare he make me a slave?!”

Kuo-o-o-o!

The enraged Ophelia devastated the 99th floor of the tower with her breath.

Ophelia vented her anger by shooting her breath for a long time.

After a while,

“By the way… that Black Tower Farmer guy must have been surprised when he saw the crops I grew, right?”

Once her anger calmed down to some extent, Ophelia spoke with a face full of confidence.

He was indeed surprised. Because they were so tasteless.

Ophelia had great pride in her farming skills as a tower farmer.

Ophelia had felt a sense of rivalry toward Se-jun ever since she heard about the black beans.

“Ehem. Surely he knows now that I am the superior tower farmer?”

Crunch.

Ophelia ate a carrot she cultivated, mistakenly thinking she had defeated Se-jun on her own.

A carrot that tasted bad but increased mana by 1.

When she had eaten about ten of those tasteless carrots,

“Why aren’t they giving me work? I can do a good job…”

Ophelia said in a slightly anxious voice. Could it be that my crops weren’t that good?

“No. It must be because the crops I grew are too outstanding, making them feel burdened.”

Ophelia, who had many thoughts, was the type to make herself tired.

***

The 57th floor of the Black Tower.

“Hyung! Here is the coin!”

Ajax handed Se-jun a rusted coin he picked up after defeating Dilia, the Demon of Decay.

Then,

[You have obtained a coin containing the power of Dilia, the Demon of Decay and the 8th Seat of the Apostles of Destruction.]

[The purified fragment of Fenril’s core absorbs the authority of Dilia, the Demon of Decay, contained in the coin.]

[You have acquired the skill: Fermentation Lv. 1.]

The messages appeared. Perhaps because they were of the same Apostles of Destruction, it was able to absorb the authority.

“Eh? Fermentation?”

In this way, Se-jun obtained the Fermentation skill.

[Skill: Fermentation Lv. 1]

-The fermentation speed of food that requires fermentation increases slightly.

-The taste of fermented food deepens slightly.

“Oh!”

Checking the skill, Se-jun cheered. This was a very good skill for cooking.

I want to catch more Demons of Decay.

“Would other coins work as well?”

Se-jun took out another Apostle of Destruction coin and held it in his hand.

However,

……

There was no response from the other coins.

“What is this?”

While Se-jun was lost in thought,

[Five plum trees have reached the end of their lifespan.]

A message indicating that the plum trees died appeared.

Although he defeated Dilia, the Demon of Decay, the power of decay she had spread remained.

“Guys, let’s go back.”

Se-jun took his group and quickly returned to the plum tree farm.

“Healing team, deploy!”

When Se-jun arrived at the farm and shouted,

“Puhut, understood, meow!”

(Baet-baet. Yes!)

Theo and the Golden Bat began to heal the plum trees.

(Baet-baet. Nobody knows my secret~)

The Golden Bat sang in the sky,

“Chairman Park, move faster, meow!”

And Theo clung to Se-jun’s leg, urging him on.

“Yeah.”

Place.

[Farmer’s Warm Touch Lv. 7 has been activated.]

[The plum tree is healed slightly while touched.]

When Se-jun approached the plum tree and began healing,

Press. Press.

Theo also used healing techniques on the tree with his front paws.

While Se-jun, Theo, and the Golden Bat healed the plum trees for several hours like that,

Kkirorong.

Fenril was sleeping in Se-jun’s pocket,

Cuengi! Cuengi!

[Greet him! This is our dad, kkueng!]

“Greet him. This is our Hyung!”

Cuengi and Ajax roamed around and conscripted (?) monsters to work at the plum tree farm.

They were turtles that walked upright with long limbs.

“Hello.”

“Yeah.”

The two introduced the turtles to Se-jun,

Cuengi!

[From now on, you guys will guard this place, kkueng!]

“Yes! If you don’t guard it properly, you’ll be in big trouble!”

And explained to the turtles how to manage the farm. Hehehe. My kids did well.

After a while,

[The remaining 295 plum trees in the farm have been healed.]

[You have completed the quest.]

[As a quest completion reward, you have been recognized as the rightful owner of the land deed for the 57th floor of the Black Tower plum tree farm.]

[The land deed’s skill: Farm Information Lv. Max is activated.]

When Se-jun’s land deed quest was completed,

“Chairman Park, I got all the stamps, meow!”

Theo returned after getting the turtles’ stamps on the employment contracts. They decided to give three fish and 5 Tower Coins per day as wages.

“Then, I’ll count on you.”

“Yes! Don’t worry! We will do our best to manage it!”

Thanks to the high wages, the turtles were very motivated.

After entrusting the plum tree farm to the turtles and arriving at the waypoint like that,

“Welcome!”

A giant turtle, who had already been subdued by Cuengi and Ajax, greeted Se-jun and his group with strict discipline.

[The 57th Floor Boss of the Black Tower, Shield Master Toto]

Contrary to his name, Shield Master, there was no shield, and his shell was broken in several places. It seemed to have broken while challenging the two.

“Use this at least.”

Se-jun, feeling slightly sorry, handed him a Dragon Tooth Soldier helmet,

Place.

And registered the waypoint by placing his hand on the red crystal.

And,

Unroll.

He unrolled the land deed and moved to the 62nd floor of the tower.

Once Se-jun disappeared,

Click.

Toto wore the Dragon Tooth Soldier helmet that Se-jun had given him.

[The 57th Floor Boss of the Black Tower, Helmet Master Toto]

His name changed.

***

“Then, we’ll be going now.”

“See you in a bit!”

“Goodbye.”

As the effect of the Black Bean of Transcendence ended, Kaiser, Kellion, and Ramta hurriedly returned to their habitats,

“Brachio, let’s go.”

“…Yeah.”

And Tier and Brachio, who had different directions from them, moved together.

After a while,

‘So Se-jun… Huh? It’s already the Purple Tower? Brachio, goodbye.’

“Yeah. You too.”

Tier, who was chatting diligently by himself, greeted Brachio and returned to his habitat as the Purple Tower came into view.

In this way, Brachio was left alone.

“So… that guy named Se-jun cured the poison of the Purple Dragons with crops, found the power of darkness for the Black Dragons, and found the power of light for the White Dragons? On top of that, he even resolved the drought of the Red Tower?”

She fell into thought, repeating the achievements of Se-jun that Tier spoke of. Was this possible? A mere tower farmer?

However, there was no reason for Tier to tell a lie that would be easily exposed.

“Then that guy named Se-jun really did that… Could it be that the problem of our Green Tower too…”

A slight trace of expectation appeared on Brachio’s face.

The Green Tower had a single problem that the other dragons did not know about.

That the growth of the crops was way too good.

Although it seemed like an advantage at first glance, the crops planted in the Green Tower had a strong tendency to only grow.

This was the reason why the state and yield of the crops Ophelia planted were terrible.

Of course, there was also a problem with Ophelia’s farming skills.

“But what should I do?”

She had intended only to scare him and cancel the slave contract with Ophelia… but she had ended up targeting his life in a moment of haste.

“For now, I must enter the Black Tower and apologize!”

Brachio quickly entered the Green Tower and began crafting a statue.

Since a statue was needed to enter the Black Tower.

She planned to go in, give Se-jun a good reward, and receive help.

However, to enter the Black Tower, she had to first obtain permission from the enraged final boss, Aileen.

Furthermore, mid-bosses were lined up.

Theo, the knee fanatic of Se-jun who lived like there was no tomorrow.

Cuengi, who was a fool for his dad.

Ajax, who only looked at Se-jun.

And even Fenril, who doted on the butler who fed him.

Having scared him at the wrong time, Brachio became extremely exhausted.

***

[You have arrived at the 62nd floor of the Black Tower.]

…

..

[Due to the effect of , all stats increase by 37.]

Se-jun arrived at the 62nd floor of the Black Tower.

“Huh?! Isn’t this mugwort?!”

Se-jun said as he looked at the mugwort beneath his feet. The 62nd floor of the tower was a mugwort farm.

‘Mugwort Baekseolgi is really delicious…’

When Se-jun thought of mugwort rice cake,

[You have been recognized as the rightful owner of the land deed for the 62nd floor of the Black Tower mugwort farm.]

[The land deed’s skill: Farm Information Lv. Max is activated.]

A message indicating that he became the owner of the land appeared.

Perhaps because there were no major problems on the farm, he was easily recognized as the owner of the land deed.

“Just like this?!”

Oh! Then thank you.

Pluck.

Se-jun smiled and harvested the mugwort.

Then,

[You have harvested Mugwort of Tenacity.]

[Your job experience increases slightly.]

[The proficiency of Harvesting Lv. 8 increases slightly.]

[You have obtained 70 experience.]

The messages appeared.

“Mugwort of Tenacity?”

Hehehe. Was this an item?

Se-jun checked the options of the mugwort with a face full of anticipation.

[Mugwort of Tenacity]

A plant that grows wild inside the tower and boasts tenacious life force.

Because it absorbs all kinds of things from the soil, its properties vary greatly depending on the soil.

The state of the soil is ordinary, so the effect is not outstanding.

If consumed for the first time, you will bloom Talent: Tenacity.

If you already have Talent: Tenacity, consuming Mugwort of Tenacity will strengthen Talent: Tenacity.

It has a strong bitter taste.

Expiration Date: 120 days

Grade: C+

“Oh. It even blooms a talent? I must harvest it first.”

Se-jun, who had no intention of eating it raw, squatted down and began picking the mugwort.

At that moment,

Clank.

The sub-space warehouse door opened, and

“Chairman Park, what are you doing, meow?”

Cuengi?

[Dad, why are you harvesting something that tastes bad, kkueng?]

“Hyung, what is this?”

Theo, Cuengi, and Ajax came out and clung to Se-jun.

And,

Hop.

‘Heh. It’s all mine!’

Fenril came out triumphantly holding three pieces of dried roasted sweet potato in his mouth.

Cuengi! Cuengi!

[This is good for Dad’s body, kkueng! Dad should eat all of it, kkueng!]

“That’s right! I think it would be good if Hyung ate it!”

While helping to pick the mugwort, Cuengi and Ajax spoke as if asking for Se-jun’s promise.

The two were laying the groundwork beforehand to give it to Se-jun, just because they did not want to eat it.

‘Hehehe. They will regret it later.’

While Se-jun was smiling, thinking of the two who would regret it later,

[A fragment of Fenril’s core has been detected 20km to the east.]

A message appeared in front of Se-jun.

[A fragment of Fenril’s core has been detected 17.5km to the east.]

[A fragment of Fenril’s core has been detected 12.5km to the east.]

The messages appeared in succession.

Just as Se-jun had detected the other fragment of Fenril’s core, the opponent had also detected the fragment of Fenril’s core inside Se-jun’s body.

[A fragment of Fenril’s core has been detected 6.5km to the east.]

The distance was closing.

“Huhut. To dare approach me without fear. How arrogant.”

Se-jun spoke arrogantly toward the approaching enemy, and then

“Guys, deal with him!”

Step. Step. Step.

He formed a wall in front of him with Theo, Cuengi, and Ajax.

[A fragment of Fenril’s core has been detected 2km to the east.]

In the meantime, the distance grew even closer, and

“It’s Uren, meow!”

Theo discovered Uren running hard holding the enemy… no, the fragment of Fenril’s core.

Uren had also been searching for other fragments of Fenril’s core.

“Hello, Lord Theo!”

“Puhut. Hello, meow! But if Uren gives me that, it would be even better, meow!”

Theo said while looking at the fragment of Fenril’s core that Uren held.

“Yes? I bought this at a very high price?”

At Theo’s words, Uren hid the fragment of Fenril’s core in his embrace.

Normally, he would have handed it over to Theo obediently, but the fragment of Fenril’s core had touched Uren’s greed.

Creeping. Creeping.

As a faint red energy emanated from the fragment of Fenril’s core and wrapped around Uren’s body, a red glow began to spin in Uren’s eyes.

“Puhut. Give it to me, meow!”

Theo spoke once more, confidently extending his front paw toward Uren.

Then, an even deeper red energy from the fragment of Fenril’s core wrapped around Uren.

However,

“…Yes.”

Despite the support of the red energy, Uren obediently handed the fragment of Fenril’s core to Theo.

Uren, who was a pushover by nature.

Could not defeat the bully cat Theo.