2

"Let's focus."

Self-reflection is enough for later.

He is now being pursued.

There is no room to be distracted by other things.

'First, understand the situation.'

second floor is to defeat the kobolds.

Koboltra. It was one of the lowest monsters along with the goblin, but it's a different story if you're holding a weapon.

It's because the basic attack power itself goes up.

If the fear of goblins is in stingers and swarm hunting, the fear of kobolds is in crossbows.

Even the second floor is a jungle field.

There are many trees, so there is a lot of space to hide and cover up.

A relatively small kobold is said to have an advantage.

Besides, I don't have long-range weapons.

It means that you are in an absolute disadvantage position.

Let's figure out the location first.

You have to take the initiative.

"Where are you hiding?"

I crawled on the floor and moved my position, and I carefully raised my head.

no popular ones

did you die?

Or are you back?

Carefully check the location of the bolts.

front. slightly to the right.

I know roughly the direction of the shot, but I can't see the shape.

Have you already moved?

No matter how much a kobold is a dog head, you know that an attack will reveal its location.

Move from time to time and grab attack points.

That's all.

[Tip. Kobolds have poor eyesight

But it smells good.]

As the notification window says, it has a great sense of smell and is easy to follow me.

Conversely, if I approach you, you will notice it quickly.

It's a good thing I don't have good eyesight.

Somehow, the accuracy was not so good.

Even so, it's difficult as well.

I didn't know that a one -star monster kobold could be this dangerous.

"There is definitely a way."

Didn't the system tell you?

It's called the tutorial section.

The difficulty is terrifying for that, but it doesn't mean that there is no way to clear it.

Whether it's by digging a trap or using the terrain, you'd better do whatever it takes to win.

I opened my eyes and looked around.

[Star-gazing (S) is activated.]

Something flashed in front of me.

I doubted my eyes.

subtle glow. Because it was the first time I'd seen something like this.

[Passage tree extract]

-The kobold emits an undetectable odor-

-Will it be okay if I apply it to the body?

The place where the light was shining was the tree.

A sap that flows from a tree that looks like an oak tree.

It didn't look like much, but the explanation through the power was attractive.

I don't know why the power suddenly appeared.

'Is it possible to search for necessary information depending on the situation?'

Maybe it is.

In the first place, power itself is a phenomenon that is difficult to explain.

I don't know anything else, but if it helps right now, that's enough.

-grasp!

"You followed me again."

Is it to prevent me from doing other things?

The bolt flew out again and got stuck.

I flew to the side without hesitation.

Goblins and kobolds are monsters that are well known to the public.

That is, a lot of information has been released.

The crossbows they shoot take a long time to reload.

In other words, it is said that it is relatively safe immediately after being shot.

- Sasak

A small swaying grass.

The guy's location has been identified. It's pretty far away, so it's impossible to get to.

He took his time and looked around, but saw no other movement.

"It's most likely just one."

A total of three bolts have flown so far. It never flew in succession. If there were two or more, they would have flown in succession. To fill the void created while the other is reloading.

kobolds on the second floor

are likely to be far away.

Let's apply the essence first.

It's important not to be pursued by him.

Fortunately , on the second floor, the sap was common. It's also flowing from the tree next to it.

"Ugh. smell."

I wrinkled my nose, grabbing the dried sap.

The smell is stronger than expected.

Should I say that it is like a mixture of tire burnt smell and bond smell?

It's so bad that my head hurts.

"Now is not the time to cover cold and hot water."

Without hesitation, the essence was buried.

as meticulously as possible. face, hands and ears. Not only the skin exposed on the outside, but also the bulky backpack was generously buried.

[Tip. Passas tree extract also has a waterproof effect.]

[Applause for a new attempt!]

[300 points are obtained.]

"point?"

Isn't that the currency used in the shop that opens after the tutorial?

I laughed involuntarily at the notification that opened my eyes.

You give it like this.

Articles on the Internet say that you can get it by breaking various quests or selling by-products.

"It's still too early to like it."

Even if there are many points, it is meaningless unless you go up to the 6th floor.

- Whoops!

As soon as the essence was applied, the bolt flew in again and got stuck.

This time it flew from the left.

It looks like it was shot pretty close considering it was nailed straight into the tree .

Let's turn right.

Because it's important to stay out of his sight as much as possible.

I stopped for a moment while holding the sticky bag strap.

There's no answer to just running away anyway.

Only stamina wears out and the risk only increases.

Besides, unlike before, for me,

Isn't there any information about it?

I shook my head for a moment.

"catch."

concluded.

Now it's my turn to raid.

For that.

"It would be nice that way."

I immediately put the plan into action.

Stuck in a tower

6 episodes

My name is

how much time has passed

The kobold, who had not persistently appeared, showed his face.

Human torso with dog head.

Unlike the unusually large head, the body was not much different from that of a goblin.

It looked ridiculous if you just listened to the explanation, but it was just bizarre from the standpoint of seeing it in person.

"Cruckle."

A crossbow held in one hand and a quiver hung on his side.

6 bolts.

It's not that big for his size.

Even so, it's powerful, though.

"Awkward!"

The kobold moves cautiously and sniffs.

Tendency to judge by smell rather than by seeing directly as it has a dog's head

I think it 's dark

It was a good thing for me.

'Come a little bit more.'

I waited breathlessly.

The most important thing in hunting is patience.

My leg was numb from squatting, but it's worth the patience.

Because he was slowly approaching the trap I dug.

little bit more. a little bit.

"Creek!"

Suddenly, the kobolds stopped.

did you find me

For a moment, my body stiffened and tensed, but luckily, not all of them noticed me.

I just checked the target.

As proof, he hid behind a tree and loaded a bolt into his crossbow.

-Tung!

The crossbow was fired straight at the target.

fierce speed. It's not great, but it has enough lethal power.

—Wow!

It pierced right through the chest.

It's impossible to block bolts with everyday clothes, unless you're wearing armor.

In severe cases, death from shock. If not, death was predicted.

It's a complete victory for him.

If it wasn't for the doll I made.

'I struggled a bit to make that, you dog's head.'

that's bait

I put bushes on my clothes to make them look like real people.

Even if the same person sees it from a distance, it's hard to be confused.

It would have been impossible to check properly because the kobolds already had bad eyesight.

"Creung!"

A kobold running away from the excitement again.

You must have been very excited at the thought of plucking the meat.

Whether it's a person or a monster, if you stick to one, your field of vision is narrowed.

- Taat

Time for the kobolds to run towards the doll.

I jumped out of the tree and held out my dagger towards its head.

- Fast!

- sooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo much

The gravitational and weight-bearing blow shattered its head and shattered its neck.

Although it is not advanced, it is a solid dagger.

Blood and brain water gushed out from the dagger with its handle.

Needless to say, instant death.

[Kobolt Defeat (1/1)]

[2nd floor Clea

After checking the notification, I got up from the guy who almost sat on the floor.

"Oh, my waist. I'm going to die anyway, so come soon."

Climbing the tree to catch this one

how many hours did you wait

Wouldn't it be nice if I just grabbed it nicely?

When you twist your body, the sound of bones is deafening.

My legs are numb too... … . Still, I'm happy that I caught it safely.

"eww. I feel bad."

It would have been better without this smell, though.

I wiped the juice off my body with my hands.

I had it all over my body in case he found me.

That's all. He took out the rope from his backpack and woven leaves to camouflage it.

I'd say it's a crude gili suit.

I've heard that kobolds have bad eyes, but there's nothing wrong with being thorough.

I trembled.

It was colder than I thought when I was in panties because I was making a doll.

I don't think I have a cold. I can't get my condition down.

"Put on clothes first."

I pulled out the bolts on the doll's back, put on my clothes and packed my backpack.

I'm a bit more human now.

[A portal is created]

A notification popped up just in time for it to be ready.

A portal that I'm a little used to now.

After that I could go straight to the 3rd floor, but I waited a little longer.

I still have more to get.

Hopefully this isn't a lie either.

A tutorial strategy that I decided not to trust anymore.

There were also written rewards for each floor.

[Clear Reward - Community is activated]

"right!"

I clenched my fist.

Fortunately, it seems that the contents of the compensation were not lies.

Unlike the first floor, system -related rewards are given from the second floor.

From now on, would I be classified as a person with the potential to break the tutorial?

Anyway.

The first of these system-related rewards is the community.

"Community Open."

I immediately opened the screen.

A translucent hologram that appears in the air.

[Main Server - Korea]

- You haven't finished the tutorial.

-Some features are locked. (Only channels below the 10th floor can be used.)

It's a channel limit.

roughly expected. I've heard a lot of stories floating around.

I'm a beginner who hasn't even awakened yet. You have to bear this kind of penalty.

6th floor, all restrictions will be lifted.

"Where should I look?"

I am not the only one who has been summoned to this damn tower.

There will be people who came up with me, and there are people who were summoned to the tower before me.

That means it is a good way to get information about the current acquaintances who climbed the tower first.

It also meant opportunity.

Also, you can check if other people have gone through the tutorial with the same difficulty as me.

Kwok. Pressed the channel below the 10th floor.

• slurp

The screen changed and a list of articles came to mind.

There are more articles than expected.

• How many riders will this rider survive?

• We are looking for someone to challenge on the 7th floor.

• Phoenix Guild Dogs are dead.

• oh shit At this time, I have to watch the View Tube, but it is like a .

• I just posted an S -class item so.

It was, in general, not very nutritious.

community is what it is.

Even this is the top. No cell phone, no internet. It just made me sad.

"No one has time to be bored."

I was very busy going to get a sword from a goblin or a bolt from a kobold.

Somehow, the higher you go up the floor, the more likely you are to die.

only cleared the second floor, I can't help but sigh.

, I thought, why is there so little chance of clearing the tutorial section at 20 %?

I have changed my mind now though.

20 percent, that was a lot of money.

"How the hell did you get through?"

I, who came up with the equipment, is also struggling with this.

If you look at it, the survival rate would have been higher if it wasn't for the tutorial strategy that the government and the guild had sprayed.

Now I'm sure

These cubs are deliberately controlling the number of hunters.

using the tutorial. By spreading the same tactics.

I'm sure there are other people out there who thought like this.

Let's find the traces.

I shut my nose and started looking through the list of articles.

" Well?"

I found a subtle title.

- Person 1 B, is this the difficulty? Everyone passed 5 certificates.

click.

[Your hair loss]: You crazy bastards! What kind of worm beetle said there was only one goblin on the first floor, please put your head in the asshole and search, please.

"It wasn't just me."

Somehow I lost my mind.

I was worried that the doubts I had so far were true.

I found out that it was an accident that only happened to me.

It's like the tutorial came out as a variation on the previous version because of bad luck.

By the way.

"Why are the comments like this?"

I frowned.

It was a moment when I felt a sense of unity.

When I saw the comments below the post, I was offended.

— xe i_.

- There is always someone who throws tantrums when juniors come in.

- It's okay to pretend you're a newbie, sir?

■ Bottle eating .

- You don't have to live indirectly because kids like you obscure information.

L Salima x, Killer 0.

1 - No.

- You have to be squeamish like that. What floor are you? wait until you come

aggressive

No, I don't think he believes in the word hair loss at all.

The person who wrote the comment posted in real time tried to protest, but in front of the volume, it was immediately buried, as it was unavoidable.

-no;; done. I go to the 3rd floor now. Let's all go upstairs.

I ended up writing this post.

After that, I looked at the list, but no one seemed to have cleared the second floor like me.

There were some aggressive writings, but they were in vain.

Maybe it was because I didn't read the mood and post like I did.

Even taking that into consideration, there was only one article posted.

"It means I came up sooner than I thought."

If it's normal, then it's normal.

I have the equipment and I have S -class powers.

Well, I spent quite a bit of time trying to get it.

Still, I have an advantage over others.

right.

You are climbing the tower at the same speed as me.

"I have to keep an eye on the bald man."

Depending on the situation, it can be a formidable enemy or a strong ally.

It's too early to make a decision, so let's not go too early.

I took the crossbow and bolt the kobold had.

I want to take the bolt he shot, but I can't because I'm afraid of getting lost.

I'll just have to pack more stuff that shoots at the doll.

"Still , 6 bolts is not bad." After checking the equipment, I turned on the stretch. Looking at the community from the same posture over and over again makes my eyes tired.

The body also seems a bit stiff.

Above all else, there is a notification window that catches your eye.

[Pull out the kobold's left ring finger nails.]

[Maybe something good will happen?]

A spear that emerged through power.

I looked down at the fallen Coent.

A ring finger nail with a distinctly different color from other fingers.

It's a pale purple color, perhaps even painted with nail polish.

"It's a good thing."

take it at once

If the power is speaking, it must exist no matter what.

I pulled it out finely to avoid damaging it and put it in the inside pocket of my backpack.

Put the arrow inside. The crossbow was secured to the outside of the backpack so that it could be used at any time.

All.

I feel a little reassured because I have a ranged weapon.

"Shall we go get some rest?"

[2nd floor Clea

- 2nd floor is safe.

They say that authority is also safe.

I'm hungry and I need to sleep.

You should drink some water too.

The harsher the environment, the more important it is to get adequate rest.

third floor.

There was no problem with fighting food.

"Let's take a look around the field for both."

do you know

Could there be anything useful like the previous extract?

It's good to get points.

There will be no further play as the notification that it is safe has appeared.

- stand tall

It is also a short time to wander around with a relaxed mind after a while.

I opened up the community again.

"Even if I take a break when I take a break, I have to come up with a plan."

Because there could be another survivor other than the bald man.

First of all, those who went upstairs before us are hostile to saying the tutorial is wrong.

But what about us?

Maybe now is the best time to get a colleague?

"The more survivors everyone leaves, the better."

For various reasons, I didn't want to see other people dying because of the mischief of the government and the guild.

If it weren't for them, there would have been many more Hunters.

Not only could the irregularly appearing gates be easily resolved, but also the monster wave could have been prevented.

If I had, my parents wouldn't have died and my job wouldn't have disappeared.

- puffy

assholes.

I clenched my teeth.

What should I do?

What should I do to increase the number of survivors and inform the problem of the tutorial?

I shook my head, but only one idea came to mind.

I pressed write without hesitation.

[You need a nickname to write a post]

"Well?"

A notification popped up.

Come to think of it, did I say that the community is anonymous?

That's good.

Because I don't have to reveal my identity.

If you look at the tower, it is a lawless area.

story that you can run into dangerous guys at any time depending on the situation or the gain or loss of interest-

There's no need to jump out and be dangerous.

"Hmm. It's a nickname, a nickname."

I rubbed my chin and thought.

Isn't there something that is the most difficult to specify while hiding yourself?

I pondered for a while.

"Register."

made a decision

"My nickname is Petit Gongdew."

Stuck in a tower

7 episodes

That name that proudly shouted.

Petit Gongdue •

[Once a nickname is set, it cannot be changed.]

[Would you like to register?]

"Yes."

Seeing the notification asking if I really want to use that nickname again, I nodded.

A truly secret nickname is a nickname that cannot be said openly in front of others.

Even by mistake, I am a petite princess! I won't shout like this.

's hard to think of myself as a 28 - year -old, military veteran, 178 cm tall young man in Korea this year.

If you look at the function, you can see that it is perfect.

"Great."

I coughed.

The thought suddenly occurred to me that it would be embarrassing to do this at this age, but let's ignore it. It's all strategy and survival skills.

"Let's take a look."

I decided to look around the community a bit more to get rid of all the distractions.

Once, except for me , anyone who passed through the second floor had hair loss.

His nickname is strange, but he seems to have the skills.

If you look at it objectively, there is a high possibility that you will be better than me.

I was able to clear the second floor was because of my eyes on the s -class power stars.

If I hadn't known about the effects of the essence, I wouldn't have been able to clear this safely.

If I didn't hit the bolt in the beginning, I don't know.

it goes over

hair loss. Roughly, the bald man was not posting any more.

There were a lot of people attacking with comments, so it's a natural thing to say.

They are all above us.

You must be stronger than us.

There's nothing good about pretending.

Should I be friendly? That's not it.

"After all, it is anonymous. You don't even know who's who."

How many cases in real life help you just because you became friends on the Internet?

it's the same

If I belonged, the words would be different.

In that case, you can get direct help.

[Tycoon_Phoenix ] : Seniors, do you have any potions left? I'm on the verge of looking back now.

[Shield Warrior_Phoenix]: Make a personal deal. If it's Goo, you're a real sweetheart.

[Tycoon_Phoenix]: Thank you! I will never forget your grace!

Such is the case with people who work by appending their guild name to the end.

It seems like they live in the same guild, helping each other.

It is one of the reasons why the climb rate of hunters belonging to the guild is high.

There are ways to get help by impersonating the guild name.

"The moment you get caught, you will be lynched."

After all, it's cheating against the guild.

I heard that each guild has a password to identify each other. Besides, it seems that there are several verification devices.

that I can't take it.

The list will be passed on to the senior guild members upstairs, so in fact, climbing the tower is considered to have crossed the water.

From the looks of it, it seems that not everyone has a guild name on it.

[Smooth]: New arrivals this time! Have you ever released a new Pink Punk song?" I miss the rTTT goddesses, ahhh.

- Looks like you've been up for a while? He was forcibly disbanded.

- Last month or so, the management company collapsed due to Monster Wave.

- Two or more members must have died? One was hospitalized.

—Ah •

[Choronglight]: What do you guys do when a cow is burnt?

L carbon? =1 A thing.

- Oh... Let's go out and see

[Mourim ZI Zone]: Oh, NPCs are really strict. Just hit it? uh?

-What should I do with your nickname... When are you a person?

People talking about their own topic.

I hear the news from outside and sometimes gossip.

I don't know if those people belong to a guild or not, but I'm sure there are some independents.

Because the tower doesn't just pick people from the guild.

Strangely enough, there are stories that ordinary people belonging to large guilds are selected well, but nothing has been confirmed, so we skip it •

"For now, let's spread some bait."

maybe you don't know Some of them may know that the tutorial is wrong.

You can also see why people react so aggressively to the fact that the tutorial is wrong.

It's better if you use it as a relationship and get some help.

I think it would be good to have some interaction with those who are climbing the tutorial with me.

At least within the community.

After thinking about it, I quickly started typing.

Not as straightforward as the bald man. A strange borderline where others will not be fussed with comments while dragging aggro

It is important to keep

[Petit Gongdue]: Petit Gongdue, etc.☆Chang!

Your fairy, Petit Gongdue, has arrived.

Shall we all do our best together with my friends who climb the tutorial? Wow! Wow!

An excellent introduction to the concept. Although he had the ability to resist, he endured with a strong will-

Because this is important now.

A bit playful, non-serious and light-hearted to create a concept in others and avoid attacks.

do.

So that people who have already climbed the tower can laugh and press Back.

He spit out some noise and distracted his eyes.

[Petit Gongdue]: The beginning of a throbbing top life.

1st floor are petite, but they aren't fairies like me! It will be very creepy when green chewing gums come together. Isn't it?

Leave room to think in between.

don't know if I'm talking about the fact that there are several goblins on the first floor or that the goblins live in groups.

ambiguity. That's the point.

Finally.

[Petit Gongdue]: It's important to catch it quickly, but it's more important not to get hit in the back!

The back of your head could be polygonal.

Still, it's sad if your ugly head gets crushed. Sobbing.

As you may already know! (Frowning!)

I ended up exuding the nuance that I also went through.

first floor can read my writing anyway . The community can only be opened by clearing the second floor.

In other words, it's a tip, not a tip.

Those who have already crossed the tutorial section would think that they were talking about the story of when they faced goblins afterward, but-

Climbing the tutorial with me

people.

"You will notice that I ran into several goblins on the first floor."

I said it as if it was passing by, but he said that he would try and clear the tutorial together with me.

If you didn't know, there's nothing you can do about it.

If I don't have that kind of attention and observation skills, I have no choice but to do it.

I'm sorry, but I can't help but think that it's not enough to make him a colleague.

"What kind of reaction will come?"

I shrugged.

— Tiling

Not long after, the alarm rang.

the corners of the lips rise

click.

[Your hair loss]: oa easy. This is the person who has become Petit Gongdew! No, fairy!

The bald man who thought he was diving was the first to respond.

It seems that he didn't survive by luck. Although the nickname is strange, it certainly has the ability.

It's a little creepy to hear someone else's gossip, though. It's my job, so let's handle it.

than that.

"There is one more."

[Licking the top of the head]: Goblin's rumblings. I thought I was going to die.

Another nickname appeared.

I paid attention to his sentence.

Goblin's 'Evils'. multiple votes

hyeon. I didn't say it, but that person is talking too.

I've met several goblins.

"It wasn't just me either."

It was the moment when doubt became certain.

♦ * *

second floor, I searched all over the dungeon.

I was wondering if I could get something else through my powers.

The more points you get, the better.

As for the results, there were none. It looks like it was a place with nothing to see other than the essence.

Instead , I decided to take a rest before going up the 3rd floor.

The tutorial strategy has already lost credibility.

In fact, it was no different from taking on a challenge in a situation where you didn't know anything.

It is said that it is important to maintain the best condition.

[Supply supply]

[One meal full of rice xl, drinking water xl]

T.O.P gave him food to see if he had any conscience.

Onigiri with something vague and drinking water.

As you can see, you get paid when you attack each floor.

don't think I got it on the first floor.

[Tip. Food is provided in the tutorial section.]

- Supplies are paid from the 2nd floor.

A tip message that comes to mind in line with my question.

Additional explanations followed through the star-gazing eyes.

The first floor was not given.

Anyway, good.

You can save food in your backpack.

Tower you never know what will happen. It was good to save what I could afford.

"Then let's move slowly."

I slept and my stomach was full.

I put the rest of the drinking water in the water bottle, so no worries.

" Entrance."

I relaxed lightly and passed the portal.

- oh oh oh

changed view.

I lowered my posture.

It was to prepare for an unexpected attack.

"What is missing?"

There was nothing that looked like a monster.

A desolate space.

The air was chilly, and the long hallways stained with stones and iron plates were not even lit by torches.

Still, it wasn't dark.

"It's a glowstone. Isn't that a bit expensive?"

It was thanks to the fist-sized glowstone that was embedded in the ceiling.

A mineral that emits its own light. It was one of the useful items in the dungeon where electronic devices did not work.

[3rd floor]

[Break through the trap.]

—Whew!

While I was looking at the glowstone, a reminder came to mind.

At the same time, a bloody noise resounds.

It sounded like a chainsaw turning.

"Really?"

My hearing was correct.

The hallway, which had just been empty, was filled with all sorts of heinous equipment.

The only thing you can see right now is a huge saw blade.

It repeatedly pops out and goes in, up and down, left and right.

That's all.

Ha e己 己 le!

Flames blasting upwards like a stage special effect.

about 10 meters was burning one after another.

The heat is not normal. Even though it was quite a distance, my face was burning hot.

If you pass through the trap even a little late, you will become a lump of charcoal.

gulp.

I swallowed saliva without realizing it.

Are you sane? Do you want to jump into a place like this?

That's all you can see right now.

third floor is a trap section.

It will certainly be full of hidden traps.

I don't know how many.

It's ridiculous, I can't even laugh.

"I'm not kidding you, the portal is a cake again

Hani is there."

In the distance, a portal seen through the hallway.

It is buzzing as if to come.

A structure that can only be considered as vicious indeed.

Just look ahead and run, right?

nope If you do, your body will be torn to pieces right away.

"Take it slow, take it slow."

safety first. Respect for life.

I wasn't crazy, and of course there was some kind of fear.

People who jump just by stepping on Lego

isn't it

Unless you're a pervert, there's no need to intentionally take risks.

Even I'm a beginner among beginners who haven't even woken up yet.

Don't be overconfident of yourself.

"You have to check what the trap is."

This will increase your chances of survival to some extent.

Since it's a tutorial section, the traps won't change, right?

I hope so.

Is it the starting line?

A line was drawn in front of me.

_su,uh ■ '■― """I

The moment you carefully step out your front foot.

- Druck

A very faint noise was heard.

At the same time, a flash of light flashes.

It was the same one I saw on the second floor.

"damn!

-Kaga, go, go!

I pulled back like a seizure.

I had a rough butt, but I didn't feel ashamed.

I was just terrified of the trap in front of me.

[spear blade trap]

-If you dream of becoming yakitori, now is your chance!

The spear blade rose from the floor as soon as the notification popped up.

Made of iron up to the spear, it penetrated to the ceiling and slowly sank to the bottom.

- Thuduk, tuk

It was so powerful that it even shattered the ceiling.

It's really just a piece of paper. What if I hadn't stepped out as soon as I saw the halo?

how is it going

You must have had the mysterious experience of physically levitating.

As I hit the falling stone, I thought.

'In the false tutorial strategy, I probably said to reach out and go?'

crazy guys. If I followed that advice, I immediately started losing an arm.

At this point, it is considered malicious.

If I hadn't sensed the danger with my power, it would have been a disaster.

"Wait, can I use it?"

I have the power. The power to see hidden information.

Of course, it is also possible to identify the trap.

Maybe this floor can be passed easily.

"Ugh!"

I tightened my eyes and looked down the hallway.

I'm still not used to using it intentionally.

I'd like to take this opportunity to practice a little.

-Ji Yi Ying

Did the effort pay off?

After a while, my vision began to change.

itchy eyes Tears start to flow too.

trembling eyelids.

That was when the burning sensation went beyond the tingling sensation.

[Power, star-gazing eyes (the child is activated)

Thousands of lights began to rise.

Information of the trap revealed along with him.

I watched all of that.

"haha. Such crazy."

burst out laughing

Stuck in a tower

Episode 8

Is the first half worth it?

Power used.

Thousands of notifications popping up before my eyes.

[spear blade trap]

-If you dream of becoming yakitori, now is your chance!

[Turn it around, saw blade plate!]

- How about finding out the feelings of a tree that is being felled?

[Ground Pit to the Underworld]

- An adventure into the underworld? The final destination is the underworld.

[Colorful Fireworks Show]

- If you want to live, run!

[Grandpa's Old Wall Clock - Extra Large]

-Have you ever been hit by a moving piece of iron?

How many are these?

10 pieces? not. If you add up even the smallest details, there are 20 hidden traps.

How the hell are you going to pierce this?

"There must have been a reason why the gentleman, Deputy Kim , fell from the third floor."

Deputy Kim, who is now doomed, who once worked for the same company, said:

To break through the third floor, you have to be crazy or have the courage to be reckless.

Although the yangban had an angular personality, he had a good body.

He said he was in the special forces for a long time.

Perhaps that habit was still there, and when a new male newcomer came in, he was arguing that he would catch the flag.

"Now is not the time to remember that."

Corporate life doesn't matter. What do you do when you think of a company that does not already exist?

One important thing - it's a place where people who used to be special forces die easily.

Even among the people who left Deputy Kim immediately and belonged to that great guild, there are also many stragglers.

Even though they had received all kinds of training in preparation for the day they would one day be called to the tower.

"I know a little bit."

Before the company went bankrupt and he started living as a porter, he struggled to join a large guild.

result? Needless to say, it was insane.

Although I invested in all kinds of martial arts and martial arts, saying that I would become a hunter someday, all those gathered there were all monsters.

Martial arts, sports, military. It was crowded with experts who received elite courses in various fields.

Among them, large guilds are selected through selection.

This means that it is not a place for ordinary people like me to snoop around.

Still, the irony is that not all of them can pass the tutorial.

"The ratio is not high, but there are people who go beyond tutorials and go up to the upper floors even among the general public."

The point to note is that

A strong man falls, and a woman in college climbs the tower.

While the pro fighters were falling behind, a person who had been working at the company in an ordinary way came forward.

Where does the difference come from?

It is clear that the tower is not a place you can climb simply because of your physical ability.

I looked at the traps calmly.

'All of them are dangerous.'

It may break in one place or cause serious burns.

If you're unlucky, you'll have to give up parts of your body, and in the worst case, you'll die.

- Clap

I took the crossbow out of my backpack and loaded it.

The first spear-blade trap activated.

It must have moved as if it had a sensor attached to it.

Let's check it out. Does it only trigger on humans or does it trigger when anything enters the realm?

- Kirik

Although it was small in size as it was an object used by kobolds, it was forcibly attached to the shoulder.

—Push!

I pulled the trigger towards the portal.

An arrow that flies straight forward.

The pace was very fast.

-Courreung!

- Aww!

-Kaga, go, go!

The traps reacted to the bolt and operated with a loud noise.

An iron ball the size of an adult's body swayed from side to side, and a bundle of arrows flew and made the sound of rain.

While the saw blade spins loudly,

Until the iron skewers that were no different from ballistas were shot.

Electric current flows and disappears in the form of a grid pattern, while an iron skewer that is no different from a ballista is fired.

Sparks that collide with iron and bounce off. falling stones.

Noises resounding as if hitting the eardrums.

It's deafening to the ears.

But there was a harvest.

"I understand a little bit."

I raised the corners of my lips.

Not sure yet.

Not all traps have been activated.

[Ground Pit to the Underworld]

-If you are curious about what the underworld is like, now is your chance.

[Black Tile-Checkmate]

- The moment you step on the black tile, you die instantly. Avoid it.

Those two traps did not trigger.

The explanation is not even bloody.

From the name of the trap to the description,

looks rough

I guess it's because I didn't touch it myself.

"Are there five steps left?"

Unfortunately, there aren't that many bolts.

If we had enough, we would keep shooting.

Do you know if the number of times the trap is activated is fixed?

I didn't know anything else, but in the case of an arrow trap or a ballista, I thought it might be there.

"Now start with those two."

I picked up the crossbow again.

Pulled the trigger towards the pit trap.

The traps that responded to the arrows moved again.

The bolt flew away from all the traps

—Teeing!

hit the floor and bounced off.

unexpected results.

Doesn't that trigger an arrow?

Maybe it works only when a certain weight is raised.

- Kirik

For now, take that into consideration.

He aimed at the black tile that was farther away.

[Black Tile-Checkmate]

It is a terrifying trap that is explicitly labeled as an instant death trap.

Near the end of the hallway.

Were you aiming for a time when you were vigilant that you passed all the traps? The location selection is amazing.

"I don't know, though."

S -class power once again and finished aiming.

It was a little far away, but it wasn't to the point where I couldn't hit it.

- Tae-ae!

I was able to hit the tile correctly.

This time the other traps worked, but that one didn't respond.

I was sure of this

"These two are the most dangerous. One -time high. It's an instant death trap."

There are trap names and descriptions, but unlike others, it is important that I have to step on them for it to work.

Because I have absolutely no idea how it works.

You just have to avoid it as much as possible.

"Other traps are not formidable."

Still, things look a little better.

I think I'll be able to pass somehow if I don't lose my concentration.

Three arrows shot so far.

I was able to glimpse the secret of the tutorial.

Not many, but why an untrained common man could survive.

"There is a little gap."

3rd floor trap section I'm looking at right now-

The arrows I shot have never been blocked by the trap.

It's not an instant trap. It's not long, but it took a while to get it working

All.

"Enough to avoid."

From the outward appearance, he was psychologically atrophied due to a bloody trap.

If it's crooked, it looks like death, but if you're not nervous, that's even weirder.

However, it is different now that I have been watching the traps in action. possibility was seen.

"If you keep moving without stopping, you can pass."

If you hesitate even once or the timing is twisted, you will die.

Whether stabbed to death, burned to death, or crushed to death.

But what if you move at the right time and don't shrink?

"I think I can pass even if I have average stamina."

In other words, it's not just your physical ability that's important to pass the tutorial.

If you have excellent observation skills and the ability to move boldly, even ordinary people can pass.

It would be much easier to clear the national representative-level crazy body specs, but there aren't many people like that.

"I'm not even that level. prudence and judgment. You should hold onto this."

In that sense, once again •

-Push!

fired a crossbow.

To check which direction the trap is operating at which timing.

type of trap. The fastest route through. Plan B was embodied in case of a twisted foot .

-Peeing!

I threw the bolt again.

What is the power of the trap, and what potions can withstand and what are not.

I figured out what could be stopped even by giving away a pair of arms.

-Paang

When you shoot the one remaining bolt.

"can do."

I was confident that I could clear it.

The last thing I checked is how long it takes the trap to work again.

There is definitely a difference.

approximately 4 seconds. The trap had preparation time.

Now all that's left.

"It's just running."

I tightened my shoelaces.

The crossbow has done its job, so leave it alone .

-Pooong

In case of unforeseen circumstances, I opened the lid of the potion and covered it with my left thumb.

Do you have to drink the moment you fall into a trap?

A dagger in his right hand. The knife was also attached to the side so that it could be pulled out at any time.

-Tuuk

Let's put the bag down for a moment. It weighs quite a bit, and if you're unlucky, you can trip over a trap in your bag.

All.

Such an absurd death is a specification.

"Whoa."

at the end of the hallway. I took a deep breath as I stepped back until my back touched the wall.

It's time for me to run. root. A trap that must be avoided. thoughtfully and concisely.

heart is beating fast You can feel your blood vessels churn.

Running a simulation in your head is running it, and actually doing it is something else.

I slowly closed my eyes and opened them.

The saw blade protruding from the wall sprinted into the road as it entered the road.

- shhh

The dagger thrown with him.

The traps reacted to the dagger and activated with a rustling sound, and the remaining time until the trap was activated again was 4 seconds.

My body crossed the starting line.

For a very short period of time the trap does not move.

The survival route I drew, the first.

'In the beginning, break through as many traps as possible.'

Five traps passed like that.

One spear blade trap, one saw blade trap, and three blade traps that pierce through the wall.

I made it through without any damage, and the next trap to avoid.

—Whoa!

iron beads-

Four iron marbles the size of a human swing at different timings.

The overwhelming visual and the wind that blows whenever you move.

It was a trap that made you feel embarrassed just looking at it.

'This is the easiest trap to avoid.'

I sprinted forward without slowing down.

This trap is all about visuals. The role of making the challenger withdrawn and passive.

Of course, if you stop, you will die.

Because the iron ball falls with acceleration at some point.

In other words, the flight time at the highest point is long as much as the pendulum movement.

If you run with just the right timing, you can even pass with a forward roll.

Of course I wouldn't.

—Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa

At the same time passing through the iron ball, I slid to the floor.

_?}7}7} each!

At the same time, arrows shot from both sides hit the wall and bounce off.

This timing is so damn right.

If you enter while sprinting, you become a hedgehog.

The only way to avoid it is to get close to the floor and pass by.

"Now in the middle."

After passing the arrow trap, I got up and stood up against the wall.

Unlike the others, there is a hole that only one person can fit in.

It was like going inside.

go.

- Aww!

In fact, it was the right use.

Because I was afraid to go through the crack in the wall and the ceiling fell.

Nor is it usually the ceiling. Because it was full of iron awls like teeth.

It'll kill me if I just lay it down, but I'm just needlessly saving the details •

-Courreung

The ceiling, which had fallen to the floor, slowly rises.

Now is the time.

I climbed on it

because.

- Puchong!

When this trap returns to its original position, the ballista is fired from the front.

Hide in the cracks in the wall and know when to come out

Lee is a trap.

It is truly a combination that cannot be neglected even for a moment.

It's already intimidating, but even psychological warfare. things with no conscience.

"Still, it's worth doing more than you think."

I raised the corners of my lips.

If you make one mistake, you die. Surprisingly, you can afford to avoid traps.

A story about not having to plan a strategy in seconds.

Maybe, really maybe, a crazy person doesn't plan like me.

I didn't even know if I would pass.

You will get some injuries.

-Roaring, thumping

I jumped to the floor before the ceiling trap closed.

Now is the time to take a break.

The central part of the trap zone.

The second half begins with a flame trap installed three steps away.

And in the second half.

"A trap that doesn't know how to trigger

There are two."

Pit Trap and Black Tiles.

swallowed saliva

My heart was still beating, but I wasn't scared.

Instead, pleasant excitement and moderate tension filled the body.

Because I already had a way to avoid the two traps in my head.

"Goes."

I caught my breath and ran forward.

Stuck in a tower

Episode 9

3rd floor clear

Twenty traps.

You get tired of looking at the numbers, but if you look closely, there are not many types compared to the number.

In fact, if the patterns and types of all traps were different, it would have been close to impossible to pass.

No matter how clever you are, it's hard to recall all the information in an urgent situation.

There are limits to human concentration.

I stared at the traps in front of me.

"There are eleven traps in the second half."

Two of the most dangerous instant death traps. Five flame traps installed in units of 10 meters.

The other four are blade traps.

Fortunately, there are no traps mixed in.

It was divided into sections, but the instant death trap existed at the end of each section.

- Memories

I lowered my posture and checked the survival route.

The first trap you will encounter is fire. You have to run down about 50 meters. In the case of ordinary people, assuming that they run with full power, the fastest is the late 6s to early 7s .

I've been like that too.

As a result of shooting arrows, it took 8 seconds for all of the flame traps to burn.

" Do you have a second or so?"

Even if you're a few seconds late, you won't die.

Although the fire is powerful, it is not lava.

Wouldn't it end with severe burns and burning hair?

"… Let's just run to live and die."

Pain is a problem, but the next thing is more important.

Having to go through the trap left with a body damaged by burns.

Calm down. Don't be mean for nothing.

—Awkward!

I hit both thighs.

can do. Hyunsoo Cho. You don't have to be afraid to stop in the middle.

Taking a deep breath, I increased my concentration.

"Goes!"

I ran with all my might.

A white line drawn on the floor.

That was the borderline where the trap started

O said

- Hurriedly!

- Pah ha ha ha!

As soon as I crossed the line, the flames began to rise from the beginning.

The scorching heat warms your back. There was a tingling in the back of his neck and sweat was seeping out.

The feeling of being chased by something.

A sense of danger of dying if it is too late.

A heart that beats like crazy and a leg that gets tired quickly.

The thought of whether it was already too late grabbed my ankle, but I clenched my teeth and ran.

In the end, when you really die, the moment you stop

because it is

Even though it was only a few seconds, it felt like a long time.

The heat that had been rising was felt near the back of the head, and around the time I could see the flames in my sight.

'We're almost there!'

I saw the exit of the damn flame trap.

Is it because of the heat or is it because he is running with all his power?

His clothes were already drenched with sweat.

"Great!"

The moment you pass the last fire trap.

- Whoa, whoa!

The flames that had burned down all the passageways that had passed were scattered, scattering the remains.

A feeling of refreshment as the fire subsides- I felt like my strength was going to run out without me knowing.

puffy.

I bit my lip and regained my composure.

It's not over yet - it's not the time to let go of the tension.

The sprinting messed up my breathing and the taste of blood rising from my throat, but I didn't slow down.

The section where the fire trap ends. O in front

[Ground Pit to the Underworld]

Because it was a dangerous instant death trap.

where to avoid?

none.

The whole floor is shining. It is triggered no matter where you step on it.

A situation in which the speed has increased as it has already passed the fire trap.

It was literally like running to death, but •

"Why did I say there are only torches here!"

I found the answer.

The other places are illuminated with glowstone, but only this one is equipped with a torch.

It went so well with the overall atmosphere that I didn't even recognize it at first.

But now I think I know.

What is the use of a torch?

- Clap!

to grab hold of

I threw myself at the speed I was running and grabbed the torch holder on the wall.

—Sigh

The iron sounded anxiously, but it did not fall.

okay. then not Let's go conscientiously. please.

The torch touched his face and his skin was hot, but he ignored it.

My nose is getting a little red.

I have no desire to fall into the abyss of the underworld.

"That's why there were no arrow traps here."

By the time I almost passed the pit trap, I couldn't help but marvel.

You can't dodge arrows while hanging from the wall. The arrow trap was driven near the entrance.

demonic guys.

You've done a great job of adjusting the balance.

It was made so that he could live again at any time when he was about to die.

nope If I hadn't known through the power in advance, I would have drowned unconditionally, so let's just say I couldn't eat it back.

"People don't die in the tutorial section for nothing."

tutorial. This damned difficulty test was forcing death.

There is also this pitfall. You may find yourself in unexpected situations.

If you climb the tower anyway, you will die.

Try it first before you do it.

This feeling was strong.

In fact, since there was no one who cleared the tutorial without dying even once, I avoided it.

I don't know if it's true or a lie, but it came out once every few years.

Now that I think about it, all of those people were Lukina government agents who had been painstakingly raised in a large guild.

"They lived because they knew beforehand."

하여간 개새끼들.

No matter how good I try to think

I can only think of crabs

Other than that, it was because it was not possible to avoid the earth pit trap with reckless power.

About 15 meters ahead are all traps. You can't avoid it if you don't know beforehand.

"Soundbite."

Fucking people with wrong tactics will come later.

Let's clear it safely from here.

I jumped off the last torch.

It passed the pit trap safely.

There are now two types of traps left.

Black tile, a blade trap and instant death trap

Beyond that is a portal.

"The blade trap was random."

tuk tuk. Relaxing my feet and legs, I recalled my memories.

floor, ceiling, wall. Each time the arrow was fired, the direction it came out was different.

It was pretty bloody to cut through like a death side.

You only need to dodge it four times though.

And for me.

"There are still knives left."

I pulled out the knife I was wearing on my side.

What if it's random? Anyway, honestly, I have no intention of challenging myself.

The time it takes for the trap to reactivate is 4 seconds.

I plan to get out of there within that time.

The distance to the portal is not too far. Roughly 20 meters.

4 seconds is enough.

I stretched out my hand holding the knife behind me.

-grasp!

He contracted his body and threw it vigorously.

Legs that spur the floor at the same time.

- Squad!

- Kaga Gak!

Running fast, he watched the blade trap reacting to the knife.

One from the ceiling. one from the wall.

a third of the hallway and sharp enough to give you goosebumps.

Even the angle is not constant. Because it extends not only in a straight line, but also in an oblique line.

If you're unlucky, the knife might get caught in the blade... … .

- shhh

- Kaang!

"shit!"

The worry has become a reality.

The third blade rose and struck the knife.

The knife spins and falls to the ground. There is no time to rectify •

I was running and time was already passing.

The blade trap will be operational again soon.

The end of the hallway is close enough, so knives will be pouring out from a short distance away.

Blades the size of an adult torso are falling from all directions?

just die

Whatever it is, we have to see the end now.

"There is only one thing left."

You just have to avoid it.

He ran away from the blade that slowly disappeared back to his original position.

5 meters ahead .

One blade trap left.

One instant death trap that must be avoided unconditionally.

Estimated time remaining for the activated trap to operate again is about 1 second.

in a tense situation.

-A ahhh I

The last blade trap has been activated.

Left Stop!

It's an ambiguous position to run and dodge or slide.

However, if you throw yourself to the right, there is an instant death trap for you.

'This is what it was for!'

The blade trap wasn't just for killing challengers.

It was a role that drove them to an instant death trap.

There is no angle to avoid then.

- Quad Duk!

—Pumpy!

I clenched my teeth and fell to the floor with all my might.

In order to increase friction as much as possible, the body was pressed against the floor and the floor was gripped.

His body was swept on the rough stone floor, his clothes torn, and his stomach skin thickened.

peeling palms. Although his nails were broken, he drew several red lines in a mess.

- spatula

I was able to stop right before the Blade Trap with an intermittent difference.

"Great!"

Raising my body like a spring, I was able to pass through the instant death trap and through the blade zone.

—Buuk!

The blade trap that was later regenerated is the hem

If it's a heafing that ripped it off, it's a hecking.

I raised the corners of my lips. Clothes are already like rags. The fact that he survived was important.

Breaking through this damn trap.

I felt a sense of pleasure for some reason.

A moment to celebrate.

I felt nauseous.

'Why doesn't the clear notification appear?'

The excitement I felt was cooling down, and at the same time, I felt goosebumps.

"no way!"

-grasp!

I immediately threw myself aside.

A semi-intuitive act.

It was a decision that surprised me as well.

- Aww!

Fear of rolling the floor roughly, the foot lista flew and got stuck.

Stone shards bouncing in all directions.

You know just how powerful it is

could

"woah."

I made a stupid voice as I hit the shards of stones falling on my head.

The path leading to the portal. A ballista embedded deep in the wall was trembling.

If I had stood there stupidly, my body would have flown away.

A cold sweat was dripping down.

You thought you knew all the traps in advance?

I looked behind me and saw a ray of light from my starting line.

[Balista in the back of the head]

- Generated when passing through a front trap.

- 1 time. (Currently stopped working.)

- Does the back of your head ache? Then avoid it for now!

"You crazy."

people with no conscience.

I can't stay awake till the end

I only cared about the traps in front of me, I didn't even think about the back.

nope I wouldn't have known if I had looked at it first

it will

Because it is a trap that is created after breaking through all the traps in the hallway.

"Is this difficult, really?"

Clear the 3rd floor!]

- 3rd floor is safe.

In the middle of bursting out laughing out of absurdity, a notification popped up.

I wouldn't have been able to avoid it if I hadn't doubted that the notification didn't appear.

"Ugh."

Is it because I'm too nervous? The body loses strength.

I sat down on the floor and wiped my face.

[The body recovers.]

[Protein to you who rolled hard!]

[Special lunch box set will be provided.]

3rd floor started pouring in.

As the light enveloped my body, the fatigue disappeared, and the luxurious lunch box was filled with hot meat and rice.

Plus drinks and desserts. The smell is just amazing.

[Special Bento]

+200 % recovery for 1 hour when consumed .

There is even a buff effect on the theme of the lunch box. Is there a reason why it's special?

The alarm continued to ring even while sulking and laughing.

[No hit clear!]

[1,000 points will be awarded.]

"Five!"

this is good Just 1,000 points.

People who don't belong, like me, don't get support. A story that every point is precious.

A total of 1,300 points with this?

6th floor, I think I will be able to match the equipment a little bit.

I'd also get a special reward. Is that the only thing left?

I looked up on the slippery slope.

[The 3rd floor clear reward will be paid.]

Another system reward could be obtained.

Stuck in a tower

10 episodes

fairy tactics

I looked at the notification window.

6th floor, rewards related to the system are given.

Even if you ignore the strategy, you're right because many hunters have testified.

On the 2nd floor, I received the community as a reward.

[3rd floor clear reward]

[Status will be unlocked.]

- The more you roll, the higher your stats will be, right?

Also.

There was a reward that did not disappoint expectations.

Can I finally know my objective level?

stats are important

Because I know all of my abilities.

That's all. This objective information

Knowing this will make it easier for you to set up your equipment in the future.

"Because there are requirements for rated items."

How much strength, how much agility. Like this.

If you buy equipment that doesn't fit your level for nothing, you won't be able to use it.

"It doesn't matter if it's an item of the lower grade."

Not all items are subject to conditions.

I remembered the magazine I had read before being invited to the tower.

Hunter Job. There was quite a bit of detailed information and magazine style, so I loved reading it.

"Did you roughly say that conditions start to change from B -grade equipment? From AA level, it is convenient to see that it is unconditional."

There were cases where conditions were attached to equipment of lower grades, but I heard that there are not many.

Likewise, it did not require unconditional wearing conditions for items of the above grade.

Wouldn't it be too difficult if there were conditions for each use?

people know all the items

neither is it

This means that you cannot increase the stats according to the item in advance.

Even now, new items are constantly being discovered.

Nevertheless, many hunters preferred equipment with conditions attached.

"Because generally conditional items are more powerful."

Therefore, the hunters gradually grow by grasping one concept.

It's because it's faster to focus on one stat than to pay attention to multiple stats.

Items that can be worn are also focused on that.

Interestingly, thanks to this system, the lower layers were on the side of fairness to some extent.

Guild support is also limited. Even if you give something good, if the stats don't match, you won't be able to use it.

Yes, but if you are in a position where you cannot receive support, you have to fold up and enter.

"You don't need to worry anymore."

Competition is important even among guilds.

Others are ahead of me or not, I am mine

It is enough if you go up steadily at your pace.

Anyway, the higher you go, the more important your abilities are than support.

There is no reason to worry about high-end equipment now.

I haven't been able to attack the tutorial yet, and I don't even have the equipment to call it an item.

I'm curious though.

"Status."

I called out the status with a slightly expected voice.

[Jo Hyun-soo (Maximum attack floor - 2nd floor)]

• power 5

• Agility 7

• stamina 6

• 5 horsepower