Welcome to the Magic Tower

18 – Reunion

It is foolish to hope that things will go as expected.

It was only a vain dream to believe that light would come after adversity.

“f*ck.”

Yes. I’ve been dreaming in vain

I was an idiot for expecting the work environment and work-life balance to improve just because my job was changed.

[ Possession: 10, 743, 488, 000 Gold ]

“… ….”

Received 10 billion won.

I didn’t really get it because there was an unrealistic unit called ‘gold’ attached to the back, but it was said that it was worth 1 trillion won in Korean currency.

So you’re glad you got that kind of money? No, sh*t. It’s not even my money, so why the hell are you happy? I wasn’t even proud of the thought of getting credit. After all, there was no way any company would entrust a trillion won to a single employee if it was sane.

“Now, take this.”

“…… Yes?”

After receiving her necklace from Irene, I examined it carefully.

Are you saying that something with a pretty design would look good as a fashion accessory, a choker?

No, wait a minute.

But why are you giving me this all of a sudden?

I looked at her with intense anxiety.

The red-haired devil said in a somewhat awkward tone.

“Well, if it were you, it would be okay to be honest. It’s actually a bomb necklace to prevent escaping… ,”

f*ck.

Damn black corporations.

Look all over.

‘I once had a dream. My dream is to join a secret society and contribute to world peace.’

However, thinking what kind of dog this is, I put on a bomb necklace and put a condition on it.

f*ck. If this necklace explodes, whether it’s a malfunction or a betrayal, you’ll be searching for it too.

After thinking about it for a while, Irene agreed.

The promise was concluded with the [Trade] Ability.

Aka ‘Oath of Mana’.

Anyway, after all those twists and turns, I put on the bomb necklace and started working.

And what I ended up doing was neither investing with an intelligent judgment nor just ignorant buying and selling.

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【Giant Eyes】

【Philosopher’s Stone】

【Mithril Ingot】

【Adamantium Ingot】

【Heaven Silk】

【Branches of the World Tree】

【Flame Witch’s Left Arm】

【Amulet of Haeju】

【Dragon’s Tooth】

【Dragon Scales】

【Superlative Mana Stone】

【Play Life】

【Phoenix Feather】

【Mirgard Tree Sap】

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“Please purchase 100 each of Mithril‧Adamantium Ingots and the highest quality Mana Stones.”

“Yes.”

Vending machine… ….

Still, doing something new while doing paperwork was a great help to refresh my mood.

Also, you have the money to buy anything! It made me feel superior for a moment.

“This time, sell some upper-middle magic potions made by the Alchemy Team. Okay. You can keep all your margins.”

“…… Yes.”

It also gave me a sense of satisfaction that the ability to buy and sell was also demonstrated in the system shop. Because the things before that were really nogada that anyone could do.

“Water.”

“…… ?”

I sometimes felt the urge to kill, but in terms of feeling a sense of accomplishment, it was definitely better than before.

[ 16 : 40 ]

I looked at my watch. I guessed when I left for work.

Because today is Friday… One… , two… , three… , I haven’t been able to go to work since Tuesday, three days ago.

Yes. I can’t get to work.

If I measured my work-life balance on a scale, one side would fall to the inner core of the earth.

“f*ck.”

Geumhwa Shingong (金貨神功).

As the wealth increased this time, the goddamn martial arts that gave me vitality also became stronger.

It was to the extent that even if I didn’t sleep, my body wouldn’t get hurt at all.

And thanks to that, the intensity of work has become more intense. It’s just buying and selling, but I don’t know why there are so many orders.

“No, am I the only one with a merchant job?”

“Huh? Uh. You’re the only one here, so things get pushed back like this, right?”

With that being said, I had nothing more to say.

However, no matter how dark I am, there is a degree, a good, and a limit.

I worked as a devoted partner, but I was treated more like an afterthought?!

Money? No matter how much I give you, I can’t live like this! In the first place, now I have a lot of money!

“…… Shall I do it?”

Yes… , Let’s do it… !

I finally made up my mind and ran to the desk of the devil boss.

Whirliririk—! He threw the resignation letter he had prepared for 15 days in the face of his boss.

Worst evil—! However, Irene took it surprisingly leisurely.

She quietly glanced out of the side of her eye and narrowed her eyes as she checked the white envelope with the word ‘resignation’ written on it.

I was scared to be honest, but I didn’t show it and said it firmly.

“I will stop.”

Then, Irene looked at me with a cold expression, wondering where she had sold her recently born smile.

“Why? A delicious meal, a high salary, and a lot of public value in a safe way? Are you alone?”

“…… What would you do if you sliced steak at the office and earned tens of thousands of dollars? f*ck. I can’t go home!”

“You’re leaving for that reason? I think I’m going to live a little bit longer now, right?”

“Go! You are so horribly selfish!”

I continued talking, wiping the sweat from my forehead.

This is the moment I’ve been looking forward to for a month. Definitely put an end to it!

“No, they gave me money and ordered me to roll. Funds allocated to our department! That’s multiplied dozens of times a day! No, sh*t. Why don’t you recognize me as a super talented person and don’t use it properly!”

“Wait a minute. Wait…… ,”

“To me! Money! If you leave it! Copy! Because it works?!”

“No… , um……. So, it’s right to quit because the job is difficult, right?”

No…….

Where did this crazy b*tch hear what I just said?

I want to contribute to the secret society by doing what I can do well?

No, it’s true that I want to leave because it’s hard.

Irene scratched her cheek with a troubled expression and pondered.

How long did the silence last? She exclaimed as if she had made a big decision.

“Okay! Then I’ll give you a vacation. You don’t have to come to work tomorrow, so think about it while cooling your head. Got it?”

Irene smiled proudly as if she had made a very benevolent choice and patted my shoulder.

I felt a moment of joy at the word “Vacation,” But then I came to my senses.

‘No, tomorrow is Saturday from the beginning?’

Oh my gosh.

It felt natural for me to leave the company even on the weekends because I had been working on Hassan for almost a month. My brain has been brainwashed!

Even though I complained so much, I accepted the vacation for now.

It was a very precious thing.

* * *

The blazing sky blue dyed in pale orange is unfamiliar.

I didn’t have to go out at this time because I took care of meals, walks, and bathrooms at the office.

“f*ck. It’s filthy good.”

It feels like something is rotting in the office and the number of swear words has definitely increased.

I’m sure if I keep working at the Mage Tower office, I’ll lose my personality, and I’ll be cut in half with half of the time to live like a human.

“…… You can never do that.”

Unconditionally, you must resign. After that, let’s earn moderate money and live leisurely. Shall we go down to the countryside and build a villa and live there?

Yes, this is correct. What’s the use of all that other than joining a secret society and protecting world peace?

“Whew.”

I was well aware of that, but I also felt bittersweet.

I personally didn’t like the idea of running away from a promise I made in the past.

Today… ,

[ Close friend Shin Hye-young ]

[ Voila! I’m back! How have you been while I’m gone? Would you like to have a drink after a long time? ]

My close friend, shooter, and comrade Shin Hye-young finally contacted me!

In addition, it seems that they will treat you to alcohol, which is a vague promise.

“Maybe this is good.”

I’m leaving because the work intensity of the secret society is too intense and boring.

I hate being a vending machine. Are you so candid?

But, to say that, it only seems like I’m just running because I’m impatient.

No, is it really my fault? No. That’s never I’ve devoted myself to the company like Hogu!

How the hell do I say that I can convince her of her s*xyness.

I grabbed my pounding head and went into the bar designated as the meeting place.

“…… Oh, is this a bar?”

Going down the stairs made of wood, what you see is the interior floor and walls, chairs and a long table that look like they are made of wood. Maybe it’s because it’s a bar in Magic Tower Village, but it feels like it’s pursuing an old-fashioned feel.

It was different from what I had imagined for a smooth and brilliant modern bar, but I wasn’t disappointed.

There were people wearing robes and cone hats everywhere, so it felt like I was in a bar in a magical world, so it was rather fresh and nice.

Although many of my illusions about magic were shattered, it was still something I envyed.

“f*ck.”

I felt sad thinking about the past month when I completely shattered that illusion. I suppressed it and looked around to see where my dearest friend was.

I thought I would be there first…… , I’m not sitting at the bar……. Where would you like to be at the table?

As I was looking around, I saw a golden hair sitting in a corner. The blonde woman was wearing a conical hat and a cute dress as if she were a wizard.

But she turned her back on me and I couldn’t see her face very well.

So I called out her name with a little doubt.

“Hyeyoung!”

“Huh?”

Fortunately, she turned her head back as if she heard a voice.

Then I saw a blond, red-eyed, fresh and cute face.

Yes…… ! My friend Shin Hye-young is right!

I was so happy with her that I ran to her in one step.

I wonder if Shin Hye-young felt the same way. She looked at me with a big smile.

I was troubled. What should i say? Was it very difficult to go there? How are you doing? Or should I just say he was trying?

I was thinking about how to say that to fully convey my joy.

“hehehe?”

The sound of hiccups.

Once I wasn’t the culprit.

Without having to look elsewhere for the culprit, hehehe, hehehe. Shin Hye-young kept hiccupping.

I took a closer look at her face. When she was far away, I didn’t know because of the light, but when I looked at her face up close…… , Looked very drunk.

“hehehe.”