Stuck in The Tower

Side Story Episode 10

If there’s something surprising about coming to the United States, it’s that awareness of the Peujing Alliance is not low.

It may be because it is where the Big Star Guild and Noble Knight started, so relatively a lot of information has been released.

“Rainbow! “Rainbowuu!”

“It’s Evil Eye!”

“There’s Squidman over there too.”

Oh Ji-hyuk’s face crumples at the last words.

“Who is the bastard you just mentioned!”

“Waaah! Squidman screamed!”

“Oooooh! “Just once for me too!”

I think they are just crazy people.

They say that the greatest virtue is good virtue.

My head hurt as I looked at the big people holding and waving the goods made by the union.

“haha. It’s a bit unusual, isn’t it? Don’t think too badly. “America is trying to reduce the distance between hunters and the general public.”

“Not bad.”

In the eyes of the general public, hunters are objects of admiration and fear at the same time.

One gesture can kill you.

In the early days of the cataclysm, he was no different from a gangster.

Before I was invited to the top, the way I looked at hunters was close to a desire for success.

Life was difficult and I thought I had to have strength to survive in a world that had turned into hell.

“The reason for building an academy is similar. “As you can see from the statistics, awakenings have emerged even among the general public.”

“It’s not just a blood problem.”

“yes. “We also became stronger through the system in the first place, so it’s unlikely that anything has changed genetically.”

“It would be correct to say that the world itself has changed.”

“It might be due to the influence of mana. “We are also concentrating our research in that direction.”

I nodded at Ijikiil’s words.

Whether we like it or not, the world will not be completely the same as the past.

I don’t think it’s bad.

The world has already changed.

‘Because the world has always changed with the times.’

Just as ancient times are different from the Middle Ages and the Middle Ages are different from modern times.

The reality is that even a pandemic can change our daily lives, but it goes without saying that we live in a world where monsters and hunters exist.

“The ecosystem itself has also changed. “Even things that were called mutants in the past are now living like regular animals.”

“ah. that.”

Areas completely occupied by monsters, such as Monster Field, are an exception, but interesting reports are coming from other places.

Crossbreeding between normal beasts and monsters.

Or newly born mutants like new humans.

There are also monsters that have evolved to suit the Earth’s environment.

It is noteworthy.

“The new ones that appeared were not poisonous. “Some things exist, but you can eat the non-toxic parts.”

This is it.

That you can eat it.

Monsters cannot be eaten.

If you do not have special cooking skills, even a trace amount of poison will remain and you will definitely die someday.

This is also the reason why food shortages occurred around the world.

‘The tower is no different.’

Why are climbers given shop windows?

There are many reasons, but one is also to obtain food.

“I heard there are people here too, the people Jaekyung Park passed down his cooking skills to.”

“Yes. I’m still nurturing it. “I am focusing on meat processing and slaughter rather than cooking.”

Cooking is a unique skill that can be passed on.

Currently, Jae-kyung Park is traveling around the world teaching her cooking skills.

This was absolutely necessary as there was no environment to raise livestock.

“Because eating well is also important. “The academy is connected to many businesses.”

There is a lot that goes into maintaining the International Hunter Academy, including food and equipment.

There is also something to reduce the distance from the general public.

Most of the enrolled students spend time with other students at regular schools.

If someone you don’t know says they have become a hunter, you won’t be very impressed, but if someone close to you tells you that they have become a hunter, you will feel differently.

anyway.

“New York and Los Angeles. Seoul and Busan in Korea. “We will operate four locations on a pilot basis and hold exchange meetings.”

The plan was simple.

Since we are just starting out, the total number of students in each academy is around 40 at most.

Considering that additional students will be added in the future, the site was set aside to be large.

“As we do not know the curriculum or how the children who awaken themselves become stronger, each academy will operate autonomously.”

“You’re saying you’re going to make a specific plan based on what’s effective.”

“yes. “Because I don’t know anything yet.”

It’s not bad.

I also think this will be faster.

From then on, nutritious conversations continued.

It’s been 4 days since I came to the US.

“ah. Are you free tomorrow bro?”

“There is no schedule. why?”

“There is a candidate site for obelisk placement.”

Ijikiil chuckles and raises the corners of his mouth.

As the land mass is large, there must be many gates.

Were they checking the high-level gate?

“The riskier the better. right?”

“In theory, yes. “The more powerful an object appears, the more strongly it is connected to the tower.”

“Then this might be a good fit. “A really strong guy came out.”

It’s amazingly strong.

Are there any fragments of chaos?

Even after all that, your expression isn’t dark.

You would find out when you got there.

* * *

The gate processed previously is a special gate.

This is where ancient monsters appeared.

A threat equivalent to that would at least result in a disaster.

“I didn’t expect this.”

My expectations were slightly wrong.

Tent installed around the gate.

Of course, no one stays next to the gate.

Because it is a place full of monsters to begin with.

So, all those people over there are hunters.

“They are worshipers.”

“It’s like that because I can’t be active. Of course, it’s not everywhere.”

A traitor to humanity.

At the same time, worshipers who wanted to become NPCs of the tower were gathered.

Being called to an NPC means you have climbed to the 70th floor.

It seems that there are exceptions among worshipers who have ascended to lower levels, but the overall level is the same.

At present, there are as many as 20 people classified as advanced hunters.

‘There are more worshipers than I thought.’

There are quite a few people who are hiding, just not on the surface.

More importantly.

“I’ve seen cases like that a few times before. Later, when the world is destroyed, I will use that gate as the coordinates to enter the tower.”

When the countdown to destruction occurs, a portal to the tower will appear.

I didn’t know that gates were used for those coordinates.

In other words, the gate they use as coordinates is strongly connected to the tower.

“After checking, it seems to be connected to the purgatory world. Or the demon world.”

“I roughly understand.”

As you climb the tower, you can see traces of a destroyed world.

This means that you can experience not only the space but also the world at the time.

Just looking at the scenario section, there were special places like purgatory.

One important point.

‘In places set in other worlds, the level of monsters increases.’

The monsters of the Demon World are of different grades.

Level 10 monsters, level 11 monsters, etc.

Objects that are much stronger than regular monsters.

In short, there.

“It’s a place where if something explodes, it’ll be a big problem.”

“At the same time, it’s not difficult to clear.”

Because monsters are just monsters.

Rather, it is easy to deal with.

I waited for a while.

Since the obelisk hasn’t been created anyway, you can’t attack the gate.

According to Ijikiil, because it is a coordinate gate, there is a long period of time until it explodes.

“You can do this at Easy Kiil Academy without building a separate building.”

“You can use a reasonably empty building. “It also works cheaply.”

“Shall we push the schedule forward?”

“how much?”

hmm. We need to obtain consent from the students’ parents to enter the academy, and we need a hunter to educate them.

Travel time is required, and since we will be living in a dormitory, we also need to arrange furniture.

First of all, if you think that it only has an assortment.

“one week.”

“Squeaking Mad Men.”

That’s enough.

Ijikiil tore his hair out, but eventually agreed.

* * *

The first thing I did as soon as I returned to Korea was make an obelisk.

Thanks to the efforts of the Big Star Guild, we were able to secure quite a few materials.

It would take time to make Lilka on my own, but I also helped whenever I could.

“Ugh. complete!”

We were able to make it faster than expected.

Other members also did what I asked.

“We have set up an academy on the outskirts of Seoul.”

Nyangfun purchased a building and land to be used as a temporary academy.

As there was a store window, decorating the interior was not difficult.

“The commercial building in front has been completely demolished, so it can be used as a training ground. “The basement was built solidly, so it can accommodate about 40 people.”

It was even fully equipped with a training room.

Laughter is rampant, perhaps because they used government money rather than their own money.

together.

“ha ha ha! “I will make sure the babies grow in size.”

“It’s been a while since I studied, but it will cover the basics.”

Teachers were also brought in from the union.

Helchang Fluffy was brought here for physical development.

As he is a student, he also brought Lee Sang-ok along for basic training.

I didn’t know, but he was from a prestigious university.

Hair Man and Lick Jjak decided to visit periodically, and other coalition members also decided to visit periodically.

The temporary academy is complete.

Lee Jun-seok, who was out on business, and government officials were bringing in students.

“All you have to do is bring actual monsters.”

Now all you have to do is bring training monsters.

At best, they are kids who have just awakened.

1 star. At best, I would use 2-star monsters, and I could have gotten as many of those random mobs as I wanted, but I wasn’t going to be satisfied with that.

It’s something you have to experience at least once.

‘Facing a powerful enemy that cannot be defeated.’

That experience will help you deal with the powerful monsters you will encounter later.

At the same time, showing me catching such a monster will motivate me.

It is perfect.

I came up with it, but it’s really great education.

“I feel uneasy seeing that kid smiling.”

“why? “But I prepared well.”

“Mmm.”

Lick Jjakjak glared at me, but I easily ignored him and took the obelisk.

It was perfect because I went around the gate and got a piece of the mirror whenever I had time.

I headed to America with light steps.

At that point, 10 hours had passed.

The first batch of academy students from all over the country gathered in one place.

“Finally, there will be a welcome party for admission prepared by Chairman Evil Eye. “I would like everyone to move to the main training ground.”

The timing when a regular teacher dispatched by the government brought students to an empty lot.

-Paaaa!

A rainbow stretched across the sky.

“Kihyaaaaaaaaaaa!”

A 14m tall monster roared.

A monster captured by clearing a gate occupied by American worshipers.

“What is that!”

“Aaaah!”

“Send me back home! “Send me back!”

With a single roar, the teacher in charge of the guide fainted with a peaceful expression, and the students easily landed on the training ground while their faces turned to contemplation.

Without hiding his ferocity, he pressed down on the head of the rampaging monster.

“Nice to meet you. “This is Evileye.”

There was no answer, perhaps because everyone was too shy.

I continued speaking without paying attention.

“You will all become hunters in the future. In the future, you will encounter many monsters, and you may find yourself in situations where it seems impossible to defeat them. but.”

-Seung.

I drew the chaos sword.

[Geomgang]

-Sigh!

The sword extended in a beautiful orbit and cut off the monster’s neck.

blow.

With just that, the monster that has faced death falls over and raises dust.

I stood over the blood that was flowing out and wiped it off my face.

He smiled nice and kindly at the new students.

“Don’t worry. You too will continue to grow and overcome it in the end.”

It is better to see once than to say a thousand words.

Showing that even monsters like this can be caught.

This is a valuable lesson from a true teacher.

A moment when I admired myself.

“You crazy guy!”

[He hits his forehead in disgust at the concept.]

-Zaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah?

“Khaaaaaak!”

Lick Jjak hit his back.