Chapter 122 - Chapter 122

Chapter 122

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Translated by Jinmu

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Late at night.

Namyangju villa.

The summoned entities went back and only Joo-hyuk remained.

Sometimes time alone is also needed.

Operating the Heaven and Earth Unified Origin Arts.

Starting the breathing exercise.

"Hoo, hoo, hoo!"

After that, drawing up the Blood Jade Aura Control with his left hand, holding the Thunder Storm Cudgel with his right hand,

Spot! Spa-pa-pat!

Casting the Unified Origin Thunderbolt Cudgel Technique together with Shadow Footwork.

Pa-chi-chi-chi-chik!

Lastly, calling forth the Homunculi to clean up the surroundings.

Just doing this makes 2 hours pass quickly.

Training he definitely does once a day.

'...I don't know if there will be a need to use this in reality.'

But he should practice consistently.

Since his martial arts training, his body has become incredibly healthy.

Even if he doesn't sleep, he isn't tired.

Isn't health the best thing?

Joo-hyuk was still waiting for Gobang.

The time it takes for an SSR grade to break through to the LSSR grade is about 2 weeks.

However, 2 weeks had already passed.

He was not yet in a summonable state.

'Just around when...'

Anyway, let's keep waiting.

'While having a drink too.'

Joo-hyuk is on the side of enjoying alcohol.

Even when he lived in a shabby semi-basement, he would buy soju and some snacks and drink alone.

But alcohol tastes best when there's an opponent.

Among the summoned entities, there is no one who enjoys alcohol except Gwangma.

What can he do?

He has to send everyone back and call him separately for a drink.

First, before calling Gwangma.

Joo-hyuk entered the parked camper.

He'd feel sorry treating only Gwangma.

He'll include Ms. Mari if she can be included too.

Currently, there are only two LSSRs among the summoned entities.

It will be three when Gobang comes, but not yet.

"Alliamari designated summon!"

Hwa-ak!

Spot!

Mari, sitting with her head buried into the camper wall as soon as she appeared.

'Come to think of it, I haven't even seen her face once so far.'

When will she show her face?

Joo-hyuk quietly closed the car door and went out.

Then picking up a tablet,

[Real Man] : Ms. Mari. Hello.

[Mari] : Thank you for calling me again. For the 5-star rating too

She speaks so well over the tablet like this.

[Real Man] : It's nothing else, but I'm planning to have a drink with Sir Gwangma; would you like to join us?

[Mari] : No. I don't want to.

A firm refusal.

[Mari] : I can't drink alcohol, and I don't want to because the old geezer is scary.

I see.

Still, she must be bored being alone.

[Real Man] : Shall I call Mr. Rajix for you?

[Mari] : No.

She is quite the corner Alchemist-nim.

Then again, she has a tablet, so there won't be any reason to be bored.

[Mari] : Excuse me, I can't drink alcohol, but I can make it.

Make alcohol?

[Real Man] : Really?

[Mari] : It's medicinal herb infused liquor, but I just have to rapidly advance the fermentation and aging with the Sorcerer's Stone.

I'm looking forward to it.

Just what kind of taste will alcohol made by an Alchemist have?

[Mari] : Please wait a little bit. I will make it for you.

So he waited.

When about an hour had passed.

Creak, the car door opening.

At the same time, a hand popped out, and 2 considerably large glass bottles slid out.

Homunculi mobilizing.

Cha-cha-cha-chak!

Homunculi taking the liquor bottles and bringing them to Joo-hyuk.

[Mari] : I will make more for you whenever you want.

[Real Man] : I will enjoy it.

By any chance, is this an item too?

[Medicinal Herb Infused Liquor Brewed by a Sage]

Effect : There is no way to express it, but it is good for men. There is no hangover even if you chug the whole bottle. It is a man's liquor.

An amusing effect.

He was curious about how it would taste too,

"Gwangma designated summon!"

Spot!

"Summoner."

"Welcome."

"I am grateful you called me."

"Hahaha, take a seat."

"An outdoors illuminated by moonlight, it is tranquil. The taste of alcohol will naturally come out."

First pouring a glass,

Jjo-reu-reu-reu,

"Mmm? This liquor? The scent of the alcohol is extraordinary though."

"Ms. Mari made it for us. She said it was medicinal herb infused liquor."

"Is that so? Anyway, for a cursing elf, she has all sorts of talents."

Lifting the glass and drinking.

"...Haa!"

"Hu-wa!"

What is this?

How can there be such a liquor.

It was different from the smell felt when bringing the liquor to the mouth.

A subtly wafting floral scent, a fragrance that naturally made one feel good.

But the taste?

It was heavy and intense.

As soon as he drank it, his body heated up.

A rough, swirling first taste.

An aftertaste that emitted a deep lingering sensation.

A man's liquor.

It was a fitting name.

I should ask her to make it often.

"It is wonderful. I have no choice but to acknowledge it."

"You're right."

Intoxicated by the alcohol, intoxicated by the atmosphere.

"Oh right! Sir Gwangma."

"Speak."

"Earlier today too, it seemed like you were having a serious conversation with Mr. Cossack; what were you talking about?"

Flinch!

Gwangma reading Joo-hyuk's mood.

Unless it is a special situation, a summoned entity cannot disobey a summoner's words, nor can they lie.

Of course, a slight degree of autonomous action is permitted.

Like trivial lies that are completely unrelated to the summoner's safety.

Therefore, Gwangma opened his mouth calmly without changing a single expression.

"Umm, a conversation about the North Korean situation came up, so,"

"What did he say,"

"Assassin, that punk suggested we dispose of North Korea's leadership."

Dispose?

"Mr. Cossack did?"

"That's right. This old man opposed it. You do not like such actions, Summoner. Killing people, that is."

It's true that he dislikes it.

"So he suggested we take over North Korea without killing people."

Umm.

"No, is that even plausible? That he would dispose of North Korea without casualties? Though he said himself he only needs to subdue North Korea's leader... wouldn't it be a truly difficult task?"

Huh? Sounds like a good idea.

"So I scolded him not to speak such preposterous nonsense. Hahaha."

"It's a decent idea."

"Right. We must approach cautiously. If a war or something breaks out by any chance... Mmm? But what do you mean it's decent."

Joo-hyuk thought for a moment before saying.

"Mr. Cossack's idea, subduing... no, persuading North Korea's Chairman to deal with it."

Gwangma blinking his eyes.

"...U-uh, it's decent?"

"It's a clean method."

"R-really?"

"We'd be able to prevent war while minimizing casualties, and if things go well, we might even be able to bring the tower; it's very much like Mr. Cossack."

Gwangma with a dumbfounded expression.

It was okay?

"Keo-heom!"

Gwangma let out a fake cough.

"Actually, that is something I suggested first. Does that assassin punk even have the brains for that?"

"..."

"I'm telling you it's real."

"..."

Well, regardless of who suggested it first.

North Korea, huh.

They don't have the capability to break through the undead section from prior to Kavalan.

Even if they were to lift the Holy Sword, that is.

'I'll have to resolve it eventually anyway. Even if I have to use the Tower Occupation Proclamation Megaphone.'

Let's bring the tower over.

The badge and privileges, and the treasure warehouse too.

"E-excuse me, Summoner, I have something to ask."

"Yes."

"Does minimizing casualties mean it is okay if a few people die?"

"How could not a single person die. That's being greedy."

Gwangma being deeply moved.

He grabbed Joo-hyuk's hands suddenly and said,

"Let us do it. Since you, Summoner, desire it, it must unconditionally be done. There is also a method to do it."

"Is there?"

"What you desire anyway is to change the nationality of the North Korea Black Tower, is it not?"

"That's right."

"It can be done. However, it will just take a little bit of time."

He says it will take time.

In that time, if the tower collapses or the North Korean government does something crazy...

"Haa, if only I had the Tower Occupation Proclamation Megaphone, it should come out as a privilege quickly though."

Megaphone?

"Does that shorten the time if we have it?"

"Naturally. It would not even take a fortnight. Even through a peaceful method."

Really?

"I have it."

"...Mmm? What did you say."

"Here."

Joo-hyuk took the Megaphone out of his inventory and showed it to Gwangma.

"O-o-oh!"

Gwangma showing gladness.

"Let us do it. I will do it. Do not worry."

I've gone and done it.

Now what's left is just hoping casualties are minimized like he said.

But it seems Sir Gwangma has changed a lot too.

If it were the past, it would be plausible for him to suggest annihilating the entire North Korean leadership.

'He seems to be quite conscious of my mood too.'

At first, the person himself called Gwangma was scary.

Even when they had drinking sessions together.

So he decided to clash and see.

He thought it would be one of two: either he gets soaked in Gwangma's convictions, or Gwangma gets soaked in his convictions.

But it was both.

They were giving and receiving influence together.

Just like a married couple starts resembling each other.

Joo-hyuk made his decision.

The summoned entities putting their heads together to discuss.

A briefing began.

Everyone gathered in a huddle.

The Blood Wolf is a dog so it was excluded, Ms. Mari has her head buried inside the camper,

And in addition, a single outsider was invited for smooth progress.

Cossack standing in front of the people.

"Hello, sir, Summoner Bong's trusted right-hand man, the flower of unification, the dove of peace, is there anyone who doesn't know this person, the stepping stone for separated family reunions. I am John Cossack, sir."

He bowed,

"Today, a special guest has attended the briefing. Give a round of applause for Deputy Director Jeon Kwang-il."

Clap clap clap clap!

Jeon Kwang-il standing up awkwardly and bowing.

That's right.

It was Jeon Kwang-il.

At the request of the summoned entities, Joo-hyuk called him personally.

Asking if he could come to Namyangju,

An expression that is still bewildered about what is what.

"I will begin the briefing, sir."

A beam projector screen was set up.

When a laptop was connected, pat! A screen came up.

A map of the Korean Peninsula with the locations of the towers marked.

"We will take over North Korea, sir. Nationality change of the Black Tower in the short term, unification in the long term."

What?

Jeon Kwang-il being puzzled.

Did I mishear?

Out of the blue...

He had been sleeping at home.

During that, Player Bong said he had something urgent to say, so he hurriedly drove his car and rushed over.

But what is he saying.

Black Tower nationality change?

Even unification on top of that.

"The Tower Occupation Proclamation Megaphone, this is actually a war-inducing item, sir. It will be disastrous if we use this without any preemptive work, sir."

What in the world is a megaphone as well.

"However, if we do enough groundwork and use the megaphone, it will be the most peaceful thing ever, sir. As for how we will do it, sir..."

Cossack's explanation continued.

Infiltrate into North Korea.

Plant a Mark of Tracking on the Chairman.

Dispatch to North Korea every single day and stick right next to the Chairman.

And persuade him well to advance together on the path of peace.

"For smooth achievement of the goal, I, Cossack, plan to take up the post of Minister of People's Armed Forces in the North Korean military, sir. Kyaah! Comrades, tension up. I am Minister of People's Armed Forces Cossack."

Jeon Kwang-il's mouth dropped wide open.

Such nonsense... no, it might make sense.

These people aren't exactly ordinary either.

The explanation continuing.

And Jeon Kwang-il realized.

Why he was called out here.

This briefing was for him.

Since the plan will progress like this, do not be surprised.

Give the government a head's up as well.

'Unification huh,'

Maybe it's possible.

Of course, there are many stumbling blocks.

North and South Korea, which are different in politics, economy, and culture.

However, if they gradually narrow the gap over time...

Right then!

Joo-hyuk springing up.

"W-wait!"

What's going on again?

Everyone's gazes focused on him.

"I-It popped up!"

"...Yep?"

"Gobang, Mr. Gobang has..."

"Oh!"

"Is it true?"

"Heo-heo."

"Finally!"

He just heard a message.

[Summoned Entity Barbarian Meat Shield has succeeded in grade breakthrough. Has completed evolution to LSSR(Legend Special Super Rare).]

Finally!

Gobang is coming. Gobang is.

Promoted two stages from R-Gobang to SSR-Gobang, and then finally to LSSR.

And,

Tti-ring!

[Achievement : Upgraded a summoned entity to the LSSR(Legend Special Super Rare) grade for the first time.]

An achievement too,

Right, it's a tremendous achievement.

Where is there a bigger achievement than this?

[Paying out the achievement reward.]

[Tower entry becomes possible 3 times a day going forward.]

"..."

No, this is a bit.

It was the same before.

When he first summoned Gwangma, the achievement reward was 2 tower entries a day.

'Are all achievement rewards like this.'

Well, does the reward matter?

Gobang has come.

He's trembling.

How will our Mr. Gobang have changed?

Starting with preparing his heart.

"Barbarian Meat Shield... designated summon!"

Hwa-a-a-a-at!

An aura of light dazzling enough to blind the eyes.

Pa-pa-pat!

And he appeared.

Shining in LSSR,

The success myth of summoned entities.

It was Gobang.

- Name : Gobang

- Grade : LSSR(Legend Special Super Rare)

- Type : Barbarian Warrior(Human)

- Manifestation Limit : 4 hours

- Satisfaction Rating : Average 5 stars

- Re-summon Cooldown : 3 hours (Applied after un-summon)

"Mr. Gobang?"

"Summoner."

Ahhhh!

"Welcome back."

"This warrior was waiting only for this day."

His outward appearance hadn't changed much.

Did his height shrink a little?

Deepened eyes, an angular jawline, and a splendid beard.

Soulmate, Human Holy Sword Lucius Bardin looked at Gobang with a deeply moved expression.

Meeting gazes.

The two men nodding at each other.

Gyeon Dal-rae also gently bowed her head to pay respects to Gobang.

"Monarch of the Great Plains, I congratulate your safe return."

Veronica and Rajix also at attention,

"To the Monarch of the Great Plains... salute!"

Vigorously snapping hands up,

"Certain victory!"

Bounce.

"Ho-e!"

Chak!

"Hehehe, Gobang."

"Assassin, you have worked hard in the meantime."

"Ayu, what hard work! ...By any chance, you're not going to flick me on the forehead unbefitting a monarch's face, are you?"

"We'll see."

"..."

It was truly an appearance befitting a monarch.

The briefing also ended.

Sufficient information was also secured through Jeon Kwang-il.

Now only the execution remained.

Going on a business trip to North Korea to begin negotiations(?) with the Chairman for a long-term unification plan.

No need to wait.

He's going straight into the operation.

[Entering the 1st floor of the South Korea Black Tower.]

Entering the 1st floor.

[Using the Tower-Exclusive Ring of Exit.]

[Please designate the nationality of the tower you wish to exit to.]

'North Korea.'

[Designated. The next exit will be within a 10km radius of the North Korea Black Tower.]

At the same time, abandoning the mission.

[You have declared to abandon the mission.]

[You have failed the mission.]

[Exiting the South Korea Black Tower.]

Seuseut!

The sight of a considerably large city is visible to the west.

It was Pyongyang.

The personnel going on the business trip are two.

Cossack and Gwangma.

Gwangma's role was Cossack's temporary assistant.

There was no strong need for him to go, but since he volunteered personally, how could he block him?

He wouldn't cause a major accident, right?

Because he has changed too.

"Summoner Bong, sir,"

"Yes."

"Please do that quickly, sir."

Cossack's brightly sparkling eyes.

On the other hand, Joo-hyuk's troubled expression.

"...Do I really have to do it?"

"Yep."

It can't be helped.

Although his hands and feet curl up,

Joo-hyuk pointed his finger towards Pyongyang and said.

"Go! Cossack!"

"Yep!"

Cossack mobilizing as soon as the instruction dropped.

Gwangma also had an expectant expression, but,

"I'm not doing it."

"Well, understood."

Spot!

Now let's go out for a clear with Gobang.

It's been a truly long time.

He must find out what Gobang's changed appearance is.

The most suitable floor is...

[Entering the 69th floor of the South Korea Black Tower.]

The place where the Dark Lich appears.

Along with the location where the countless undead summoned by that bastard appear.

Gobang stepped forward alone.

Ssu-u-uk with Gigantification!

Simultaneously,

Chwa-reu-reu-reuk!

Tight black armor covered his entire body and head.

"O-o-oh!"

"He looks cool."

"Light!!!"

"Ho-e?"

Countless undead appearing by the Lich's hand gesture.

Gobang stomped his foot.

Kwa-kwa-kwa-kwa-kwak!

A tremendous shockwave swept the battlefield of the 69th floor.

All the undead in the path the shockwave passed simply crumbled.

Ku-ku-ku-ku-ku-kung!

It was as if an earthquake had occurred.