Welcome to the Magic Tower

chapter 5



5 – This is not martial arts!

Everything has cause and effect.

Even if you get TS tomorrow or if the world becomes a gender-reversed world, there must be a cause, so that kind of thing will happen.

I don’t know what the cause is, but it’s probably because it exists.

With a similar feeling, meeting a wizard on the street, joining a secret society, and facing a situation where my life is imminent is something I can take lightly.

I blankly leaned against the wall and thought about miscellaneous things.

It was about 10 minutes after Shin Hye-young entered her archive, saying that she would get something from her.

Just when I started to think I was hungry, Shin Hye-young appeared with a thick folder in her hand. It’s finally here, Hyeyoung! She was nice to begin with, but she was more welcoming than usual.

“Is that the document you need to receive?”

“Oh, yes. I brought a list of events that Jinwoo could do.”

“Doesn’t it look like I’m checking separately?”

“No, I can check separately, but it’s very crowded. I don’t have time, so I picked one at my own discretion.”

Mmm. If Shin Hye-yeong, the trustworthy Mamang, is like that, then that would be it. I believe in her for taking on her leadership position beyond her co-workers and her close friends! Cancer don’t Believe it!

Before checking the list, we moved to the cafe outside the mage tower. Let’s work while supplementing with caffeine. The antique interior is gorgeous. It seemed like a cafe where noble ladies in the Middle Ages had a tea time.

‘…… Did the lady have a tea time at the cafe in the first place?’

I don’t know why there’s so much confusion these days, and the moment I drank green tea latte, Shin Hye-young gestured. She sprinted to her side. As soon as I sat down next to her, Shin Hye-young quickly started turning over her papers.

Whiriririk─

The sheet of paper moves so quickly that you doubt whether you are reading it correctly or not.

In a moment of delusion, I glanced at her side face, and she said in a determined voice.

“My family is a merchant. Grade is green. Injury, looting, and interference between participants are prohibited. I chose a place with a pleasant and safe environment.”

“Yes, believe me. Teacher. He is trustworthy enough to not give an immature first impression!”

“Do you want to just die?”

“Teacher, help me….”

As I desperately lowered my head, I saw something called a ‘grade’ that depended on every mission.

The grade she just said was green was also on my status screen.

I passed it on, thinking it must be something like the S-class or F-class in the hunter waters.

Shar Lara Rock-Now she seems to be concentrating, so she thought it would be okay to ask her after a while.

“Personally, I think Jinwoo would like this. How are you?”

Shin Hye-young said that and she unfolded a part of the document and showed it to me.

What is it? I confirmed it with a feeling of half anticipation and half worry.

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< Green-class Mission: Musdaq >

Show your intuition, resourcefulness and courage. If so, wealth will automatically follow.

Location: Tianzhu Gaekjan, Anhui Province

※Injury, looting, and disruptive behavior among participants is prohibited.

※Only those with a profit rate of 100% or higher can receive rewards.

[ Reward: Mysterious martial arts level ]

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“Musdaq? What does this mean?”

“Initially, there are a lot of vague names for dungeons and events.”

“Hmm, but looking at the reward for the location, something reminds me of martial arts.”

“Yes, that’s right. I thought Moorim and Jinwoo would like it, so I deliberately chose it.”

Shin Hye-young made an expression as if she was expecting my reaction.

Although I am always over-acting, it is not easy to show the way I expect such a reaction.

I was thinking about what kind of rhetoric to use, but I just raised my thumb.

Fortunately, Shin Hye-young’s face looked quite proud.

Maybe she wasn’t expecting much. That’s sad as it is

“Then, did you decide on this?”

“Yeah, I’m attracted to this for some reason.”

“Then open the mission window and say that you have decided on [Musdak].”

“Yes, Mom.”

At those words, Shin Hye-young’s eyebrows furrowed. It’s because I like her friendliness, but when I frown on her face like that, I wonder if she’ll sink right away. She becomes a scary face that reminds me of Iljin’s older sister from her school days. I pretended not to see it and went back to my seat and immediately shouted.

Mission Chaah–!

Beep-!

A system message popped up with a cute sound. Slightly more horizontally elongated than the status window. I looked at it still and fell into trouble as to what to do.

[ Missions within authority: 164, 895 ]

“…… How do i find this Save me, Hyeyoung Emong.”

“Search [Musdaq]. You can say that.”

“What is VIXX X?”

Since it is a system equipped with a hologram, the degree of voice recognition may be natural.

I followed what she said, and the mission description window popped up, just like the one I saw in the document.

I took a quick look and hit the accept button.

[ Until mission scheduled time 04:21:53 ]

A timer appeared at the same time.

Since the time I checked earlier was around 7:30, it seemed appropriate to start at midnight.

I looked at it for a moment and then turned to Shin Hye-young.

“Ding with this? 4 Hours of free time now? Are you finally able to rest?”

Shin Hye-young quietly closed her eyes and shook her head. I closed her eyes, bowed her head, and paid a silent tribute to the exploitation of us today.

“…… It’s not easy to take a break.”

“Aren’t all jobs like that?”

“You are right.”

“But what’s left is nothing special. Is it just doping for the unexpected?”

“Doping?”

She set the blue reagent bottle down on her table. I looked at it and Shin Hye-young’s face alternately. Blue reagent bottle and doping…

“Drugs are too much.”

“It’s not a drug, it’s a magic potion. Let the listener misunderstand. Come on, let’s take a breath! A new world will open up?”

hehehe, Shin Hye-young is suspicious as she sheds a sinister laugh.

I made a decision after scratching my head and contemplating… !

Believe in our friendship and trust!!!

I grabbed the reagent bottle. I tore off the cork and drank it straight in!

Gulp.

A refreshing energy begins to permeate the body.

At the same time, the ring-! The system alarm that you have become accustomed to before you know it.

[ ‘Magic Power’ increases by ’15’ for 24 hours. ]

Oh wow. Is this doping?

I immediately opened the status window.

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< Jinwoo Lee >

[ Rating : Green ]

[ Occupation: Merchant ]

[ Attribute: Gold Power ]

[ Ability: Buy(買收), Sell(賣却)]

[ Tendency: Moderate, hot-blooded ]

[ Strength: 13 ] [ Stamina: 15 ]

[ Agility: 11 ] [ Wisdom: 22 ]

[ Power : 19 (+15) ] [ Luck : 73 ]

[ Possession: 100, 000, 000 Gold ]

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“…… Oh.”

“How are you? Can you feel the power of the hyeonjil?”

“For some reason, my whole body is overflowing with energy. Are people addicted to drugs like this? But it’s only for 24 hours, can I drink it already?”

“Don’t worry, the event is half a day at most. Besides, isn’t that the end of it?”

Jingle ─ Shin Hye-young put her pocket down on her table this time.

Jack? When she heard that sound, her heart suddenly started pounding.

I hurriedly reached out to check my pockets.

Inside it was a pile of gold coins twice as large as a 500 won note.

“…… What?”

“100 Million gold. Most events start on equal terms, but we are supporting them considering that there are times when you have to spend your own money unexpectedly.”

“Ah, by the way, it is a system item, so it is invisible to people without magical powers, so don’t think about selling it at a gold and silver store.”

In terms of feeling, it was a lot of money.

I’m sure it wasn’t given at my own expense, though it might be something like game money.

Looking at Shin Hye-young, who deliberately held her chin and spoke with a careless expression, something overwhelmed her emotions.

How hard a single employee must have tried to get this money!

Not too long ago, it was me who was robbed of money by her friend.

From now on, I was going to save money thoroughly!

My heart shakes.

“Keukheuk, sir. Why are you so nice to me? Even if I sold all my organs, I wouldn’t get this much gold!”

“It’s a non-combat job, but merchants are definitely necessary jobs. I’m giving it to you because there’s such a calculated part, so don’t sniff too much. Oh, don’t even write it.”

“Yes, sir! I will keep that in mind.”

“Now that the practical preparations are complete, it is time to prepare the mind.”

Kii-iik─ Following Shin Hye-young, who jumped up, I also stood up.

Teacher…… Are you embarrassed to blush and try to avoid it?

Or is it really a meditation practice or a special lecture?

When she was doing that, she said with a smile.

“Let’s go eat chicken for dinner! If you enter the event, your condition will recover, so you don’t need a good night’s sleep, right?”

“…… Teacher. Please marry me.”

“Yes, no.”

“By the way, I like snow.”

“I’ll refer to that.”

In this way, we enjoyed 3 hours of chicken and beer in an empty laboratory, and stood at the place of farewell.

She listened to a lot of information through her ears, but that time her sense of distance became closer.

We looked at each other’s faces with heartwarming expressions.

I said earnestly.

“Take me to my regular bar. I’m a big fan, so I’ve never been to a bar.”

“If you come in first place, I’ll treat you! So do it right and come!”

A clear blushing face and an excited voice.

Seeing Shin Hye-yeong showing signs of getting drunk with 4 cans of beer, I wonder if she can really drink at a bar.

I thought so, but well, I guess I can think about it then.

I nodded my head, making a promise that I would have to get expensive alcohol.

“I’ll be back. If you rank first, that is. 300,000 Won per cup…… , That Macallan, that! Even if it’s just one bottle…… ?”

Shurung—!

“… ….”

The surrounding landscape changed before I could even finish talking.

But I haven’t heard a definite answer yet. Surely you’re not going to break up and run away? Ay, I’ve known her for less than a day, but I don’t seem to be the type to change her mind. Once I felt my head clear and looked around.

Red lanterns hung everywhere.

People dressed in traditional attire can be seen in the lobby and on the second floor with an open ceiling.

Pillars, walls, and even tables made of stone.

In my imagination, it feels closer to a giru that is subtly sophisticated than the Moorim guesthouse.

‘…… Um, are you okay?’

As I was looking around, I suddenly saw a board hanging from the ceiling in front of me.

No, the electronic display board.

That flashing electric signboard that you would see on a modern Earth.

“…… Uh?”

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【 Murimmaeng ─ 90,700 】

【 Heavenly Demon Church ─ 85,800 】

【 Jegal Sega ─ 12,700 】

【 Namgung Sega ─ 46,500 】

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For some reason, the names I saw in martial arts were drawing a parabola.

The moment I saw it, I felt a cold sensation for some reason.

“Musdaq? KOSDAQ? No way…… ?”

Keee

Mirsteen!!!

Realizing the crazy situation, I cried out, “This is not martial arts!”


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