#188
188. Just for once (12)
I opened my eyes.
The hatched pattern on the ceiling caught my eye.
It seems to be a private hotel room. However, it was not the room I was in.
King-size bed and luxurious white sheets. Luxurious wooden furniture was placed everywhere.
‘… … That’s great.’
First, I got up from bed.
There was no pain anywhere. The aftereffects of Exceed were also completely cured.
My physical condition seemed to be back to normal.
“Are you awake?”
As I was yawning, a woman in uniform entered the room.
It was Yunet.
but,
There is no way it won’t appear here.
“He slept all day. I thought he was dead.”
“Were you there?”
“Yes, even before the Master came.”
Yurnet smiled and handed me some water.
I drank the glass of water in one gulp.
“How did the event go?”
“After the Master’s death, the closing ceremony was held. A day has passed since then, and everyone has returned to their original waiting room. All that is left here is our Niflheim and our Master’s Taoni.”
I looked out the window
The sun is hanging halfway up the building.
In the distance, a tidal wave of light engulfed the city.
“Dimensional City will be destroyed within today. If we leave late, we will be swept away too.”
“Sure.”
“I’ve prepared breakfast. Would you like some?”
“I don’t eat. I have no appetite.”
Armor and coats hung on hangers by the bed.
After putting on the outfit, he lifted the sheath lying underneath.
Kagak.
The blade of Bifrost, pulled out with a scratching sound, was snapped.
I was finally able to feel what I was doing with Aaron.
“It was a great match. Lidigion also expressed admiration. He said he was looking forward to it when he reached 6 stars.”
“…”
“Master, as expected, you’re amazing. To think you’d win two crowns. Earth and Moebius were a hot topic with Master’s stories. With this incident as an opportunity, rankers will pay attention to Master as well.”
“That’s annoying.”
Because I don’t want to attract unnecessary attention.
Well, it was me who gave them the opportunity. No matter how he got past Exceed, he couldn’t hide the power of the Swordsman’s Soul. A master with a bit of an eye for detail would be able to properly pinpoint the meaning of the technique I wrote.
It was because he had broken through the protective barrier installed outside the stage.
‘I didn’t want to be noticed, but… … .’
I couldn’t get past it without using the sword soul.
No regrets. It was something that would happen later anyway.
“I’ll ask you to fix this like I said yesterday.”
“Please leave it to me.”
I threw my sword at Yurnet.
The space next to Yurnet opened and he swallowed the sword. The original Bifrost has a self-healing feature, but as technology is technology, it won’t listen properly.
I left the bedroom and headed for the living room.
Looking at the outside view, it seems to be the top floor of the hotel. Waves of light were engulfing traffic lights, roads, and various buildings.
“What about Aaron?”
“It’s in the next room. Shall I bring it?”
“Leave it alone.”
I said everything.
If I meet him again, it will be in Taoneer.
Perhaps when that time comes, he will be very different from the Aaron I knew.
“master.”
“What.”
I was getting ready to leave the room when Yurnet spoke to me.
“Muden suggested Aaron’s naturalization.”
“…”
“It’s not just a suggestion, it seems the doctor is firm. They’re swearing that they won’t show it even if they cut off both feet. What are you going to do?”
“How do you do it? Tell them to fuck it up.”
“Excuse me, but I agree with that suggestion.”
I looked around.
Yurnet had her eyes closed.
“Because a seat on the 13th floor of Niflheim may soon become vacant.”
“What do you mean?”
“Muden has lived too long. More than we can imagine.”
This sounds weird again.
I sighed.
“Are you going to stop him from coming back?”
“Not really. We’ll have to let him go at the right time. That’s the story after that. After his work in Taonier is over. If he doesn’t choose to return to his world… I think it’s worth thinking about.”
“Do you think there will be Niflheim even then?”
“Of course. We like the Master and this world very much. If possible, I hope to stay there for as long as possible until I die of old age.”
Yurnet looked at me and smiled.
until you die of old age.
it sounds funny
“Lend me the sword. I have nothing to use while it’s being repaired.”
“You can take the sword by the front door.”
There was a sword identical to Bifrost’s in the umbrella stand.
I looked at the item and it was grade A. It’ll be fine as a backup while it’s being repaired.
I put the scabbard on my belt.
“master.”
“And why?”
“We are waiting.”
“……okay.”
I smiled and walked out the front door.
When I returned to my original room on the 8th floor of the hotel, all four members were waiting for me.
According to Jenna, shortly after my disappearance, Niflheim personnel contacted me saying that they were treating me.
“It’s amazing. It didn’t seem like a wound that would heal in one day.”
“I have to leave here for now. You can have an after party in the waiting room. They said that the dimension city will disappear soon.”
“Sure. Did you pack all your luggage? Radi said that she had an airship waiting right in front of her.”
Everyone hummed and left the room.
The images of the heroes filling the corridor were no longer visible.
After the closing ceremony, they said they were disbanded forcibly.
“By the way, are you a brother? I watched a video of a battle royale. They beat everyone around. And with that body, they even went to individual competitions and won.”
“Yeah. Unlike anyone who’s been fiddling with poison.”
“Ah, unnie did a good job too.”
Jenna and Edith flirted and got ahead.
Behind him, Kishasha was munching on beef jerky, and at the very end, Belquist was walking with an expression of chewing shit.
I smiled.
“Are you so dissatisfied that you couldn’t go to the individual competition?”
“Not really. It’s just a pity that my eyes are rotten. For Taoneer to win, it was the correct answer for a senior to leave. If I did…”
Belquist narrowed his eyes.
Like reminiscing about that time.
“I’d like to ask you one thing.”
“say.”
“Are you sure that the skill pierced your senior’s sword soul?”
“If that’s all, I’d be happy.”
“It’s something the world doesn’t know.”
Belquist laughed and kept his mouth shut.
I also have good eyesight.
Belquist seems to have understood Aaron’s technique to some extent.
When I came out of the entrance of the hotel, I saw Capitalism standing in the parking lot.
The airship approached us and sent us down the stairs. As we climbed onto the deck, the airship began to slowly rise into the air.
‘Amkena… … .’
was still connected.
For nearly three days, I have been playing the game all day.
It was a great game break.
<World Raid Festa!>
[End of sub-event and information on reward distribution]
[All sub-events of World Raid Festa have ended! We would like to thank all the Masters who participated, and we will inform you about event rewards and rankings… … .]
A shadow fell over the city.
I looked up. An uncountable number of airships were filling the sky. From medium-sized airships like ours to super-large airships comparable in size to large buildings.
Estimated hundreds. But that fleet was only a fraction of the total.
‘Is this the beginning of the main event?’
As soon as the sub-event ends, the main menu of this event, World Raid, begins.
They were heading to the spot where the raid monster appeared.
Woo woo woo woo. My ears were deafened by the noise of hundreds of airships all at once.
“Can we, too, fit in there?”
“Not now.”
I responded with a smile at Kishasha’s words.
‘For now.’
Amkena and I were still split.
But next season will be different.
What we did this time wasn’t even a taste of the seasonal event.
The World Raid, where hundreds of top rankers gathered on two servers to check, cooperate, and fight super-high-ranking monsters, was the highlight of Pick Me Up’s many contents.
‘So grow up quickly.’
I looked at Amkena’s control screen.
[Purchase ‘War Horse Statue’ with 5,000 gold.]
[Purchase ‘War Horse Statue’ with 5,000 gold.]
[Purchase ‘War Horse Statue’ with 5,000 gold.]
[Purchase ‘War Horse Statue’ with 5,000 gold.]
[Purchase ‘War Horse Statue’ with 5,000 gold… … .]
Amkena was sweeping away the warhorse statues in the gift shop.
that’s not natural Someone brought you your five-star ticket. On a fictional day, I thought my back was bending while trying to win a master who only shoveled a shovel in a mini game.
[The ranking details of the 4-star dimensional city.]
[1st Place: Amkena (Taoni) – 132,221 Points]
[2nd Place: Loki (Nippleheim) – 85,234 Points]
[3rd place: Kkudeok… … .]
Niflheim is second.
Even in a 4-star dimensional city.
Image degradation is unavoidable, but that’s okay.
Because fame is of no use to a game anyway.
[Purchase ‘War Horse Statue’ with 5,000 gold.]
[Purchase ‘War Horse Statue’ with 5,000 gold.]
[Purchase ‘War Horse Statue’ with 5,000 gold… … .]
I stuck my ass to the iron chair on the deck.
The Capitalism was leaving the event city and heading towards the dimension jump point. In the back, the airship fleet leaving the raid was drifting away.
Let’s see, what did you get?
I looked at the list of items that Amkena had acquired.
The first thing that caught my eye was the glittering iridescent ticket.
A 5-star guaranteed summon ticket obtained as the overall 1st prize.
If you were born with 5 stars, it will be a great help in party composition as it will hit more than average no matter what comes out.
Next, the airship design.
This was an essential item to create a high-level airship.
In addition, there are a lot of items that are not easily obtained, such as high-quality upgrade stones and various rare materials. The foundation for further expansion has been laid.
‘The most important thing is the Advent Stone.’
I took out the jewelry box from my bosom.
The highest quality Advent Stone, the prize for winning the Battle Royale.
For me, it was more important than a 5-star summon ticket, and it was a necessary item.
‘The problem is that this isn’t the end.’
After opening a special dungeon with this Advent Stone, you must clear the mission to obtain the imprint.
Of course, there is a chance of failure, and the cost is contamination or death.
If you fail, it’s over.
I decided to go back and make a detailed plan.
It was something to decide my future.
When he comes back, I don’t want to show weakness.
It’s embarrassing if you fall behind.
Woo woo.
Finally, the dimension city disappeared from sight.
Deck of the Capitalism arc. Edith and Kishasha entered the ship, and Belquist, who had been quiet, followed them, saying he would train.
“Okay.”
In front of me, Jenna was struggling to untie a knotted plastic bag.
“Oh, this. It doesn’t come undone. How did you tie it?”
“Give me.”
It was a black plastic bag you would only find at a convenience store.
I got a plastic bag from Jenna and untied the tight knot.
The contents were quite heavy.
“What is this?”
“The food there is delicious. I brought it because it was okay to bring it. I was going to eat it with my brother. I didn’t eat breakfast.”
I opened the envelope and gave it to Jenna.
“Nice Cap!”
Jenna whistled and laid out the contents of the envelope.
“The first one I recommend! I was really surprised.
Jenna puts the milk carton on the deck.
The color is bright turquoise.
“Mint grass…”
“Eat you.”
“Yes? No, this is so delicious…”
“Eat you.”
I sighed.
“You eat a lot of that. What’s next?”
“Oh, yes. You’ll be surprised to see it. Voila!”
The food Jenna brought out was wrapped in plastic wrap on a disposable plastic plate.
“It’s called sweet and sour pork. It’s a very funny name, right?”
Jenna unwrapped the package and placed the fork in front of me.
this is worth eating The boat is also out at the same time.
“What about the sauce?”
Jenna smiled and took out a bowl of sweet and sour pork sauce.
Then he started pouring it into the sweet and sour pork.
‘At this time… … .’
