Tower's veteran (2)
The introduction of each other followed with the sound of the ice crackling in the coffee.
The human bald man's real name is Lee Tae-min.
He was a student at the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Korea University.
'No, then why? Did you play games like that when you were in high school and then went to Korea University?'
A place where it is difficult for others to enter even if they study for 10 hours a day?
This guy is great too.
In many senses.
'Shall we take a look at what kind of abilities this smart male student got?'
Jinhyuk, who was kicking his tongue, activated the 'eyes of truth'.
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Name: Lee Taemin
Gender: Male
Age: 23
Level: 11
Strength 13 Dexterity 15 Stamina 16 mana 21
Stat Points you have: 0
Coins held: 2,500
Occupation: None
Unique Ability: Machine Lord
skill: Lv2 'Sandbox Mode', Lv2 'Direction', Lv2 'Hacking'
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'Yeah, I got this.'
Jinhyuk's eyes narrowed.
machine lord.
It is a unique ability that is specialized for anti-military rather than anti-personnel.
In the past, even in the Tower of Trials, a human bald man, Lee Tae-min used this to enjoy wide-area hunting.
A well-balanced type of karate.
Except for the large mana consumption, it's an undeniable ability.
Then... ….
Jinhyuk's gaze moved to the side.
I could see the face of a woman who had been active as a Fire gwangdong nuclear fist.
Her real name is Yoo Yeon-Hwa.
I didn't know it when I first heard the name.
Which family does Yoo Yeon-Hwa belong to?
However, it was only after the introductions that I knew who she was.
Yoo Cheon-young.
A living legend in the martial arts world that shocked the world with Taekwondo perfectly put into practice.
Yoo Yeon-Hwa was that Eccentric granddaughter.
'It's the only granddaughter that doesn't hurt even if you put it in your eyes.'
Even in the Tower of Trials, I used to beat giants over 7m tall with my bare hands.
Seeing this, it was natural.
Because she had the same blood as Yoo Chun-young in her veins.
Jinhyuk once again activated the 'eyes of truth'.
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Name: Yoo Yeon-Hwa
Gender: Female
Age: 25
Level: 12
Strength 25 Dexterity 22 Stamina 17 mana 5
Stat Points you have: 0
Coins held: 4,775
Occupation: None
Unique Ability: Ultimate Taekwondo (劇震跆拳道)
"It wasn't face-to-face. When I went there, it was after he disappeared from the National Museum of Korea with the 'Iron Sword with Qianlong (乾隆)'."
"That guy was also looking for a replica... No, wait. So, did you go there too? Heard it was a total hell?"
"I've felt it for a long time, but you have a really strong heart. How did you get all the thoughts of going there?"
"I went because I had something to get. Anyway, be careful, you too. You won't be able to tell just by his appearance, but you'll recognize it right away if you look at his unique abilities and skills."
This is why it is a double-edged sword to bring back the abilities that were used in the past.
While it has the advantage of being familiar with it, at the same time, it was like a fingerprint representing the player.
"Yes. Thanks for letting me know."
"Uh-huh. You should be careful. I don't know about you, but we're both a little scared, to be honest..."
Lee Tae-min and Yoo Yeon-Hwa let out a small sigh.
It seemed that the terrible memories of the past were flashing back and forth.
At this point, it seems that the information exchange is almost complete,
"Are you going to go so soon now?"
Jinhyuk tilted his chair back.
One minute and one second is a setback.
Eating and drinking should be enough.
"Huh? Done Already?"
"Enough already, it's nine o'clock now."
From tomorrow, I will have to climb the tower again.
Besides, after a month, I wanted to take a hot bath and sleep in a proper bed.
The two reluctantly got up from their seats.
"Brother, but. Didn't you say you've been away for a month?"
"Yes, it was."
"So, you haven't been tested, have you?"
"test?"
what test?
In response to Jinhyuk's reaction, the two of them put on an expression that they knew it would be like this.
"That's because from the second floor, the death toll increases, so only those who have passed the test in the Awakening Association can climb up."
"It's a way to give an authentication code…, something like this."
Yoo Yeon-Hwa showed her wrist.
It has a very faint barcode-like tattoo.
Hoo. look at this
So, They going to stop the idiots from going up. What, is this what you mean?
If you put such a justification on the outside, you can reduce their hesitation to taking the test.
To reduce the number of victims.
What purpose could be greater than this?
But that's not the real purpose of the gov.
There is only one reason to take the test.
To identify the hidden talents.
'Exactly, it must be to bring those talented people to their side.'
Suddenly, I remembered the day the Tower of Trials first appeared.
'Was it Han Sang-jin? What was the name of the man who introduced himself as president of the Awakened Society?'
I couldn't forget the shallow excellent grade quality that was trying to gather awakened players through TV.
"The test. Where is it?"
It was a good opportunity to see how much he has grown over the years.
no.
'The ocean I was hoping for.'
pounding! pounding!
Jinhyuk's heart began to beat faster, little by little.
This system was created by the Awaken Association.
There was a way to use it.
'In my favour.'
skill: Lv3 'Taecheong Hwarang's Mind Law', Lv2 'Immortal Warfare', Lv2 'Mana Enhancement'
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'This is also quite interesting.'
Super close-range dealer and tanker.
The Fire Gwangdong Nuclear Fist is a composition of unique abilities and skills that properly value the notch.
Seeing that the level was raised similarly, the two must have been hunting together.
Well, the two of us got along well in the past.
[Copy conditions: The two are longtime colleagues. When three of you people reach the 20th floor of the tower, players can copy Taemin Lee and Yoo Yeonhwa's abilities.]
Jinhyeok, who read the copy conditions, nodded his head.
Is it because it the abilities of the veteran among the veteran, it cannot be copied easily?
'It will be difficult for a while.'
But, it doesn't matter.
After all, the three of us here will somehow reach the 20th floor.
That was then.
"Hyung. What are you doing? It's your turn."
Taemin Lee, who was in the front seat, tilted his head.
Jinhyeok, who nodded his head looking into the air, seemed strange because they did not know the existence of the 'eyes of truth'.
"My name is Jinhyuk Kang. I am 27 years old and I used to be a BJ on Paprika TV."
"Oh! Hyung was BJ? If it's paprika, I've seen it sometimes too! Games? Mukbang? Ah, Hyung is handsome, so it may have been a male cam."
Taemin smiled as he approached me.
No matter how much we worked together in the game, today was the first time we met.
But I didn't feel the slightest bit of wariness.
"Yeah, I've quit now."
"A. Take it easy, Hyung. We haven't seen each other in a game, not for a day or two."
"That's right. We're more comfortable on that side."
Yoo Yeon-Hwa also helped a bit.
Both of them were not friendly.
'I was also living as BJ, so I thought that the affinity wouldn't be pushed anywhere.'
No, maybe it's because I've only been hanging out with people who want to hit the back of their head all this time, so I've built more walls.
Just by weighing on the profits.
A month of relentlessly sticking a knife in my neck according to their need.
I took it for granted, so this kind of intimacy felt awkward.
'Comrade... …. It's been a while since I've heard it.'
Jinhyuk smiled and nodded his head.
"Okay. I'll make it easier for you."
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As the awkwardness subsided, the three of them moved on.
This was the result of what Jinhyuk actively asserted.
The fragrant coffee isn't bad either... ….
What?
There were a lot more things I wanted to eat than that.
So I found a restaurant famous for pork belly and miso soup.
I felt like I was going to cry when I saw the stew filled with thick, golden meat and tofu.
'It's completely different from moss and mushrooms.'
in the novel.
Often, there are scenes where returnees who have returned from living in another world for hundreds or thousands of years cry while eating Korean food.
But in reality, it doesn't take that long.
Because it was human nature to sell the soul for one Choco Pie if you were put in the mountains for a month and feed with only grass.
Suddenly, I remembered the training camp.
Memories of Sunday when religion changed depending on whether it was Choco Pie or Moonshell.
Oh! Come to think of it… ….
Another thing I wanted to eat came to mind.
"There was a shop down here, how about getting some ice cream for dessert?"
"Ice Cream okay!"
"My brother and sister are here. I'll buy them. But, what kind of flavour?"
Taemin Lee got up halfway from his seat.
"Mint chocolate."
Jinhyuk answered without hesitation.
Then the two frowned.
"Ugh, that toothpaste flavoured ice cream?"
"Oppa likes and dislikes differed a lot. It's like brushing your teeth while eating."
These kids... ….