Chapter 186 - Chapter 186

Chapter 186

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Translated by Jinmu

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Right when Joo-hyuk's party was about to proceed with the fire engine Crane Wing Formation tactic against the 86th floor Phoenix, an article popped up outside.

It was brief.

The title was the content.

However, the repercussions were huge.

Because of the amount of 100 billion won?

Of course, that is true too but.

The official, factual announcement that the subject of the donation is the supreme player.

It was the first time.

Actually, everything that was judged to have been done by the supreme player up until now was merely an assumption by everyone.

From the Holy Sword rental, to the mass production of Magic Power Sealing Scrolls.

Not even once was it mentioned that it's a business conducted by the supreme player!

Still, people all knew.

If it isn't him, who else did it?

However, this time it popped up as an official announcement by the Awakening Management Agency.

It was the first time in such a case.

He even donates at an S+++ grade too.
His spending habits are that of a complete real man.
I wish I had so much money that I could donate 100 billion too.
Oh my, how many bowls of meat soup is 100 billion won?
North Korea, is your standard of value meat soup?
For me, growing up not being able to eat meat has become a sorrow, so that's why.
But 100 billion won is a bit stingy. It should be at least 1 trillion.
Have you ever donated even 1 won?
Fuck, I haven't, why? But if I were the supreme player, I'd have done 1 trillion unconditionally. Instead of a petty 100 billion won.
You bitch punk, you speak recklessly just because your mouth is open. Can you take responsibility for that?
Whoa, calm down. That punk, he's just stirring up trouble.

Mostly favorable reactions.

Especially people's reactions regarding the fact that the donation decision was made through an official route were.

Isn't he slowly preparing to reveal himself?
Revealing his identity? No way!
We'll find out who he is soon then.
That's not very good though,
That's right. Even in here troublesome bitch punks are running rampant, imagine if he gets known in reality. Wouldn't it be terrible?

In the midst of that, a You-Tube video popped up.

It was information on the uncleared upper floor, the 86th floor, revealed by the Korean Awakening Management Agency.

People watched the video with anticipation, wondering what kind of terrifying punk the 86th floor would be.

And they had no choice but to be astonished.

The background of the 86th floor.

A volcano where smoke was rising mo-rak-mo-rak.

Fiery red flames floating aimlessly above it.

Upon closer inspection, it wasn't a simple flame.

It possessed a shape.

What is that?

They finally realized its identity only after the subtitles appeared.

- 86th Floor Monster, Superheated Kalpa Fire Phoenix.
- Extreme Fever Infinite Fire Phoenix.

Heol, a Phoenix?
A Phoenix?
Uh-uh, V, Vermilion Bird?
A creature from legends is.......
If it's a Phoenix, it means it can't be killed.
Do you really think he won't kill it? He'll kill it but it means it'll be difficult.
Approaching it would be entirely impossible because of the flames.
Extinguishing the fire would be first, but how do you extinguish it?
Did he perhaps donate to the Fire Department because of that?
What does donating and a Phoenix have to do with each other?
Maybe after encountering the uncleared 86th floor and realizing the importance of fire suppression, he was impressed by the firefighters' sacrifices and decided to donate.
Anyway, you judged that the supreme player can't catch the Phoenix.
Do you think humans could catch an existence from mythology?
I think so too. That can't be caught.
I agree. Clear impossible.
Do you think its name is Phoenix for no reason? Swords won't pierce it, and clumsy magic won't even stand a chance.
I guarantee it. Unconditional failure!
I guess there won't be a world announcement popping up anytime soon.

However.

[World Announcement : You have achieved the Black Tower NO.1 (Korea) 86th floor clear grade S+++.]

Euing?
He cleared it?
He did it?
I see he did?
He did it, right.
I see he did it!
You bitch scrubs, what are you gonna do being so full of doubts?
Long live Supreme Player Comrade!
Long live Su-Play Comrade!
With Juche revolutionary spirit, long live Su-Play Comrade!
Long live Joo-hyuk Su-Play Comrade!
What do you mean clear impossible!
Keu-keu-keu, it's been like that every time. Blabbering about clear impossible, but the result is S+++!
But how did he clear it?
Like I'd know.

Did he pour water on it or something?

* * *

The clear ended in an instant.

Perhaps the fastest among all past clears.

The moment it was pulled by Master Sergeant Be and entered the fire engine Crane Wing Formation encirclement net, the Phoenix's fate was already decided.

3,000L per second poured out from a total of 30 chemical fire engines, namely 3 tons of fire extinguishing agents per second, 180 tons in 1 minute.

Since a superhuman amount of liquid nitrogen dropped from the air by Dimensional Firefighter Rajix was combined with it.

[You may challenge the 87th floor.]
[You exit from Republic of Korea Black Tower (NO.1).]

Spot!

Joo-hyuk and his party came out to the penthouse.

The summoned entities' resting in the White Tower.

Complete unsummon.

And.

"Gepetto targeted summon."

Hwa-a-at!

"Master!"

"Welcome. Gepetto-ssi, it was hard staying in the world of souls, wasn't it?"

"Not at all. ...Th, the clear?"

"Ha-ha-ha, of course we succeeded."

"Ah! I believed in you!"

Joo-hyuk explained in detail to Gepetto how they cleared the 86th floor Phoenix.

Gepetto with an overwhelmed expression.

"P, please unsummon me quickly. I must deliver this joyous news to the souls."

"Rest a bit at home before going."

"It is fine. The Hyung-nims and Nuna-nims over there are also very interested in the Phoenix clear so......."

"Still, play here and go then when the manifestation period ends."

"A, understood."

After that Joo-hyuk also entered the White Tower.

The summoned entities gathered in the plaza gathering together warmly (o-sun-do-sun) and celebrating themselves.

"It was a perfect clear."

"Right. Since we ended it even before that punk could respond."

"It was an amazing fire engine breath. It's much better than a Silver Dragon Ice Breath."

"Choosing the Crane Wing Formation tactic was effective."

"It was a perfect pull by Master Sergeant Be. The aggro was perfectly drawn."

"From the beginning to the finish, it's thanks to the Supply Commander-nim."

"Ho-e."

Exchanging praises with each other as well.

"Old man Mack also worked hard, sir. Flying with Fly together with the Dimensional Firefighter and dropping liquid nitrogen! Kya! Isn't he almost like a bomber, sir? Phoenix bomber."

"It was also possible because none of Gwangma's crescent-moon sword auras missed."

"The Magical Engineer and Shut-in Alchemist played their parts nicely too."

Tti-ring!

: Normally I take care of my own work well. But you guys did well too.

Then Gyeon Dal-rae looked at Joo-hyuk who had just entered the White Tower and.

"However, everyone must keep in mind. That all of this was accomplished under Young Master's frontline command."

"Would this old man not know that? Thank you for your hard work. Summoner."

"It was excellent commanding, sir."

"It is an honor to be able to be together."

"Certain victory!"

"Ho-at!"

Jjeop.

Why are they doing this making me shy?

Anyway, the items obtained from this clear.

The Phoenix's Ash and Feather.

What are these used for?

: Originally the Phoenix's Ash is resurrection and eternal life, and the Feather is the essence of flames™¬

Aha.

: If you leave the ash neglected for a long time, the ash resurrects into a Phoenix. Of course, it will be used as material for the Elixir and Nectar the Summoner-nim will consume™¡™¬

I have no interest in Nectar.

What about the Feather?

: It is used as a Strengthening Elixir that hardens the flesh and mind with the power of flames. Since we have a Fox Bead, now we just need the World Tree's Fruit and a Dragon Heart and.......

'Hmm.'

A thought suddenly passing by.

In the past Mari said materials for Nectar and Elixir would come out in the 80s floors.

Coincidentally, a Phoenix appeared on the 86th floor.

Then what about the 87th floor? The 88th and 89th floor, 90th floor?

"I'm not so sure if this means things like World Trees or Dragons might appear as monsters."

"......."

Quiet.

Silence flowed.

As if the summoned entities were expecting it as well.

"What if a Dragon actually appears by any chance? ...Can you catch it?"

A hasty answer did not come out.

Eventually Mackenzie stepped forward as a representative and.

"...Anyone who successfully joins a Dragon clear party even once gets bestowed the title of Dragon Slayer."

But?

"This Magician as well, possesses the title of Dragon Slayer thanks to excellent comrades in my previous life's world."

Oh! As expected of a 9-circle Great Magician.

"I cannot say it is easy, but considering the comrades of LSSR, the Magical Engineer and Alchemist of technical classes, and Rajix's abilities... we can catch it."

Cossack too.

"Dragons are smarter than humans, sir. Shortcuts and things like that don't work well, sir. But if we give up the S+++ grade and fight it, we catch it, sir."

Regarding that, well.

Is an S+++ clear important?

We might not get 2 badges.

The problem is.......

"It wouldn't be dangerous, would it? Like someone getting hurt."

Silence flowing yet again.

Then.

"As for the danger of dragons, this old man has also heard and knows of it well, so I cannot guarantee there will be no casualties. However, so what if we die? Even if we die, we will appear in the White Tower in a soul state, and furthermore, we have the Runes of Resurrection."

Meaning they could die.

"That's a bit......."

Actually, after the White Tower was created, the death of a summoned entity became not that huge of a burden.

However, how can I watch with my own eyes the summoned entities dying inside the tower?

I have no confidence to remain calm after seeing that.

"First let's replenish fire extinguishing agents and think about it after clearing Tower 2's 86th floor. Whether to climb the 87th floor or not."

Time is ample anyway.

Is there a need to climb forcefully.

Also, it's about time a problem arose.

Whether an insurmountable wall appears, or we have to pay a tremendous sacrifice.

Right now is the time to reorganize the party.

The first goal is breaking through the grades of the summoned entities currently residing in SSR, achieving All LSSR grade.

The second goal is utilizing Magical Engineer El.

We haven't even been together for that long, yet she perfected the mass production system for items, and even created clear methods for the giant monster section from floor 81 and above.

What if sufficient time is given to her?

Wouldn't she create a bizarrely extraordinary clear method capable of catching even a dragon?

So for the time being, clearing upper floors is put on hold.

Now what to do?

"Shall we just do repeat clears?"

"Aren't repeat clears too boring, sir?"

"No, isn't climbing uncleared upper floors the same? Climb the tower, clear it, receive rewards, and climb the tower again... It's the exact same pattern."

What's different?

"Let's just rest comfortably without any thoughts."

"I'm tired of playing too,"

"Look at Mari-ssi. She plays well even by herself."

"...Ye, yep!"

Indeed Cossack's words are right too.

Playing is only fun for a day or two.

If this keeps up, they might say let's clear the upper floors again.

There needs to be content to turn their attention.

A certain something new, I mean.

'Hold on!'

Come to think of it, we had that?

"About how much is the High-Grade Mana Stone stored in our warehouse? Is it over 1,000 tons?"

"I am not entirely sure, but it should sufficiently be around that much."

The High-Grade Mana Stone quantity is sufficient and.

Then?

"Shall we try constructing our elevator?"

"What......."

"The White Tower 17th floor elevator."

"Ah!"

It's a decent idea.

Seems better than climbing uncleared upper floors and encountering terrifying existences like dragons.

"By the way, I'm not sure if there will be any beneficial aspects even if we install the elevator."

"That, I'm not too sure either......."

"I believe we will only know if we try installing it."

Might it not just be wasting 1,000 tons of High-Grade Mana Stones.

Think of how many things could be done with that.

However, would the elevator installation option have appeared on the White Tower menu for no reason?

There must be a clear reason why it should be made.

'Let's try constructing it once.'

Shall we try making it?

If we can do it, we just do it.

However, what if it's useless?

Or what if a dangerous matter even arises?

'My indecisiveness flared up again.'

What's needed in times like this?

Something to help make a decision.

For example.

"Fairy Princess-nim."

"Please speak, Young Master."

"Shall we try fortune telling for the first time in a while? Whether installing the elevator will be a gain or a loss."

Actually, relying on fortune telling rather than rational judgment is something that seems lacking.

If anyone saw, they'd curse at it as superstition.

But isn't Gyeon Dal-rae a real shaman?

An LSSR fairy is right before my eyes.

Relying on her fortune telling is a very reasonable judgment.

"I understand, I shall lay out the fortune telling."

Gyeon Dal-rae sitting on the floor after placing a small dining table.

Jwa-ra-ra-rak! Scattering rice grains onto the table, shaking a bell ttal-lang-ttal-lang.

"Oh gods of heaven and earth, please shine a lantern on the path Young Master walks."

Ttal-lang-ttal-lang.

Shaking the bell as well.

Seuk-seuk-seuk-seuk.

Fumbling the rice grains on the table as well.

Deol-geu-reok, deol-geu-reok.

Picking out a fortune stick from inside the bamboo tube too.

Then.

"The fortune is out."

Oh!

I'm anticipating it.

"It is a Great Fortune (Daegil)."

Great Fortune?

It's not just Fortune but the character Great (大) is attached to it.

"Assa!"

"Oh yeah!"

"Ho-e!"

"It's cool, sir. Please install it right away, sir."

"It seems fine to install it."

"They say it's a Great Fortune, is there a need to delay?"

Right!

A mere 1,000 tons of High-Grade Mana Stones, compared to a Great Fortune it's nothing.

Going to install the elevator right away.

Where would be a good location?

'This is the 17th floor plaza so the center would be good, right?'

Calling up the Manager menu.

When he touched the elevator installation item.

[Will you install the White Tower 17th floor elevator? The cost is 1,000 tons of High-Grade Mana Stones.]

'Install.'

[The White Tower 17th floor elevator will be installed.]

U-u-u-ung!

The entirety of White Tower 17th floor began to shake.

Cha-cha-chak! Cha-chak!

A brilliant light being created in the center of the plaza.

And what appeared was.......

"Eng? It's a real elevator?"

It was not a figurative expression.

An actual elevator, a rectangular parallelepiped-shaped single-story structure, there's even a door that opens to the left and right, and even buttons.

U-reu-reu-reu-reu,

The summoned entities ran towards the elevator.

"Is this it?"

"It looks exactly the same."

"Is this the open button?"

"Uh-uh-uh! Why are you pressing it? Commander-nim hasn't even touched it yet."

"It's fine, sir. Just try pressing it, sir. We should try it first to see if it's dangerous or not, sir."

Amidst that, Joo-hyuk.

Tti-ring!

[Achievement : You are the first to install an elevator in White Tower 17th floor.]

'I was wondering why it didn't pop up.'

[An achievement reward is issued.]

The reward?

[The elevator round-trip operation cost is exempted for 1 time exclusively.]

Exempted is good but.

Only 1 time?

'But there was an operation cost too? I thought once it's made, it's over?'

[The elevator round-trip operation cost per 1 time is 10kg of Top-grade Mana Stones.]

'Crazy!'

These guys are complete thieves!

It means they made me install it and they're going to slowly siphon off Top-grade Mana Stones?

Ey!

Since 1 time is free, we'll try riding it once.

I'll think about it a bit from then onwards.

* * *

The world of souls.

『Gepetto is here! Hyung-nims and Nuna-nims, I offer my greetings.』

『He's here.』

『Why are you coming only now?』

『I've been waiting!』

『What about the 86th floor clear? Is it a success, or a failure?』

『It must be a success, right? Eung? Right? Did he kill the Phoenix?』

『Did the firefighting tactic work?』

『Be quiet! Let's listen first!』

After Gepetto paused to build anticipation for a moment.

『I will explain slowly. Listen well. First, Master Sergeant Be pulled the Phoenix floating above the volcano with a special bullet created by Magical Engineer El. After luring that punk whose aggro was pulled like that into the fire engine Crane Wing Formation.......』

The souls listening to Gepetto's explanation while holding their breath.

When he said he killed the Phoenix with a liquid nitrogen shower clear at the very end and even acquired the ash and feathers.

『Hooray!』

『He defeated it.』

『Phoenix's Ash came out! I'm saying it's ash, a material for Nectar.』

『If that Mari bitch manufactures Nectar, the Summoner will be able to live at least a good 1,000 years.』

『Now I can breathe easily. Time is now on the Summoner's side.』

『Living long is important too, but he must also produce a Strengthening Elixir.』

『That's just a matter of time, isn't it, if he just secures a Dragon Heart.』

『Do you think a Dragon is some kid's name?』

『I should go out... I was a Dragon Slayer back in the day.』

『Isn't it basic that everyone has at least one Slayer title? Like that's any big deal.』

『Right. When he didn't even catch it by himself.』

『Anyway, I just have to wait about 80 days to go out, right?』

『I wish random summons would resume quickly.』

『This time, it's me. I'm definitely going out.』

『I will absolutely join and leave my name in the tower's history.』

A Summoner who effortlessly handles whatever clear it may be.

A level where hardship and adversity practically do not exist.

Isn't it truly the best team?

As long as one gets summoned, they will belong to that team.

Just that alone is an honor.