“Could you please tell me your job and sponsor?” The staff at the player management center asked.
“I am in the healer position, with the sponsor ‘The Agent of Compassion and Sacrifice.’ This guy is in the tanker position, with the sponsor ‘The Bridge that Supports The Earth’.”
“Wow, you’re a healer?” It’s the first time I’ve seen one.”
The staffer took his eyes off the monitor and looked at Seo Jinwoo with a bright smile.
“You must be doing a great job. Are you a priest?”
“No, it’s not like that. Please fill out the registration form as soon as possible.”
Monsters did not come out from the Towers that rose in major cities across the country. However, the government could not hide its concerning nature, so they created a special law and formed a management organization to register and oversee all players in the state.
“Are we leaving the semi-basement now, Brother?”
“Yes… Say goodbye to the semi-basement.”
“Hehehe. I love it, Brother!”
A smile came onto Grumpy Bear’s lips.
“First, you follow the government guide and raise your level with a party whose players are not part of a guild. You’re a tanker, so the party’s going to be great.”
“You’re not coming with me? I’ve never heard of a healer….”
“I have something to do first. See you at home in the evening.”
‘Nobody knows at this point.’ Everyone will know when they announce the attack later, but now is the moment to use information that only he has.
‘Let’s move first. To the 9th floor of Paju Tower.’
Monsters on a Tower’s floor gave various rewards in different locations. As a result, there were a lot of practical leveling courses and item information, as well as abandoned floors in certain local Towers.
***
Citizens and management staff crowded in front of the Tower, where Seo Jinwoo arrived by bus.
“Wow, Paju Tower has a unique color.”
“Let’s take a selfie, post a shot as proof. Top tours are popular these days.”
The Tower also worked as a kind of tourist attraction. Of course, tourists pay attention to players who enter and leave.
As Seo Jinwoo approached the Tower, the management staff ran and welcomed him.
“Welcome to Paju Tower. If you do not belong to any affiliation, could you fill out the entry records?”
Seo Jinwoo was familiar with filling out these documents.
It is a document that records who, when, and which floor he challenges.
‘Although powerful guys don’t use these things.’
Guild members do not use it because they belong to a group, and people with connections do not use it because of privacy reasons.
‘It’s all in the Tower information anyway.’
The status windows show floor clear records and the names for each region. They could check who had cleared how much of a floor using this information that only players could access.
‘Because of the level difference, I can’t keep up with Ha Jaehak yet.’
Level 10 or less can only go up to the 10th floor, while Level 20 or less only goes up to the 20th floor. Complex limitations occurred in this way.
If he doesn’t break the 10th-floor unit, he will get stuck on that level.
‘First I have to level up.’
“Wait. The information… uh? You just awakened, but you are challenging the 9th floor? And… the healer position?”
“Yes. Going to the 9th floor. And I am a healer.”
When Seo Jinwoo confirmed that he was a healer, the staff politely said, “Um, Seo Jinwoo-nim. Now that you have awakened, you may not be able to live in this world… Going to the 9th floor at this time would be suicide.”
The staff gave him a worried look.
“Healer player, I have a rough idea what kind of life you have been living, but this is too dangerous.”
No one expected that the gangster would have awakened as a healer.
The staffer is just looking at his position and unleashing their imaginations.
“I suggest you organize a party with other players and take your time.”
“It’s all right, I’m going in.”
“Oh my goodness, Seo Jinwoo. Wait a second. It’s dangerous.”
Jinwoo’s lips overflowed with nasty language he barely held back.
“Hey…”
“What?”
“No, it’s nothing, don’t worry, I will run away if it’s dangerous. I’m going in.”
“If you are in danger, make sure you run!”
Seo Jinwoo adjusted his status window, set it to the target floor, and entered the Tower.
[9th Floor]
– Basilisk Valley
– Type: Escape
– Objective: Escape downstream of the valley!
– Minimum admission: 1 person
– Maximum admission: 9 people
– Clear ranking: Oh Minjung and 8 others
It was a common-looking valley in the mountains. A basilisk appears from the upstream end and chases the player downstream. You clear the floor by entering the portal at the downstream end.
‘Attacking the basilisk will not harm it if the player is below level 10.’
Higher-level players had no reason to come here, so the floor was abandoned.
Seo Jin-woo climbed to the top of the tallest tree nearby.
As he climbed up to a height that seemed 30 meters high, a basilisk appeared shortly afterward and began to wander.
“This is where we focus on the basilisk and the escape.”
Years later, information spread that a filthy coward abandoned a party member, climbed up a tree, and hid.
‘But there is information that you can get achievements in this way.’
Achievement
They occur when players clear hidden tasks, which is not the usual goal. When you get achievements, pretty good items or skills are rewarded as compensation. And achievements are also known to benefit a player’s sponsor.
‘I’ve had two achievements.’
He remembered that the Companion of the Abyss was quite happy.
Seo Jinwoo continued to wait.
The number of basilisks grew and increased over time until it got crowded near the valley.
All individuals below level 10 would die at this level.
High-level bosses don’t stack monsters this way.
‘It will be 30 minutes soon.’
Rumble. Rumble.
Soon, there was a loud sound like an earthquake in the upper part of the valley. After waiting for a while, a huge wall of water came down from upstream like a tidal wave coming from the sea.
Shriiiek!
Grrrr…
All of the basilisks in the valley flowed away, unable to overcome the massive flood.
Seo Jinwoo smoothly went downstream after all the basilisks had vanished.
[The Agent of Compassion and Sacrifice is amazed at your achievements.]
[Infinite greed throws something out of anger.]
[Pioneers of Hunting and Tracking admire you.]
Seo Jinwoo was pleased to see messages from rising sponsors.
As he moved near the downstream portal, a clear message came up.
[FLOOR CLEAR]
– Objective: Achievement
– Your level has gone up. x5
– Clear ranking updated.
[Achievement]
– Achievement: finding another way.
– Reward: Basilisk horn.
After the monsters die, the cores in their bodies sell at a high price. They’re used as an energy source in item processing, so there is a wide variety of demand for it.
High-level players earn billions of dollars a year simply by selling cores.
‘Even though all basilisks have been killed. I only got the horns.’
If you have difficulty capturing a few, you will only receive roughly 100,000 won on floors below level 10.
‘Horns are expensive.’
People preferred basilisk horns as the material for making weapons, and they generate an income of about 50 million won.
Seo Jinwoo, who confirmed that the basilisk horn had entered the inventory, stepped out of the Tower and found the guide hanging around at the entrance.
“Wow. Seo Jinwoo, you came out safely! You didn’t come out soon, so I thought something had happened.”
‘I thought it was going to be like this.’
Seo Jinwoo smiled on the outside.
“Fortunately, it ended well. Please clear the basilisk valley on the 9th floor.”
“Yes? Clear? That… what?”
“You will get the updated data shortly.”
The top floor clear information is monitored in real-time by the government and military players, and when new clear information becomes available, it gets updated on the government computer.
The guide’s pupil shook as he refreshed his smartphone.
“What exactly is this…? 1st position in the clear ranking…?”
“Have a good time at work.”
The guide grabbed Seo Jinwoo, who said goodbye and was about to leave.
“Seo Jinwoo-nim, w-wait a minute. How did you clear the 9th floor by yourself with the healer position?”
“It’s a secret.”
Citizens, who had come to play around, pointed their smartphones toward Seo Jinwoo as he left.
“Wow, that’s the healer position.”
“A healer cleared the 9th floor alone?”
“Awesome, I’ve never seen a healer before. Is he a Priest?”
“Hey, hurry up and take a picture. It will be today’s tag.”
Seo Jinwoo, who moved to a player store to avoid people, raised 50 million won by selling basilisk horns.
He spent all his money and bought four Fire Night Magic Scrolls and a usable longword, which cost 10 million won each.
‘I’m all set.’
He called Grumpy Bear, but he couldn’t reach him when he went into the Tower.
Seo Jinwoo went on the Internet’s community player bulletin board with his cell phone.
[General] Who wants to go to Oak Village? (1 person)
– We’re level 5 and level 4 supporters. I’m looking for anyone who wants to go to Oak Village. Essential for those who are sure of the strategy. No madmen.
[General] The 9th floor of Paju Tower has been cleared solo. Haha.
– Is it a true story? Hahaha Did you all gather?
┗ Yes~ Bullshit~.
┗ No. I just checked this too. It’s real.
┗ That’s f*cking damn good. Level 20 seems to be behind by going alone. Don’t do that.
┗ Healer? A person who woke up alone.
┗ Healer? ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ So funny…
┗ Isn’t he a Buddhist monk who has mastered the Geumgang River?
There was nothing special on the bulletin board.
There was a group aiming for the floor he wanted, so they agreed to meet in front of the Tower via messages.
“Hello, I’m Ji Hanna, and this is Park Sungho.”
“Yes, I’m Seo Jinwoo. Hello.”
“Are you really a healer?”
“You can see for yourself.”
‘The Shield of Faith.’
A blue membrane was overlaid on Seo Jinwoo’s body.
Hanna made a fuss when she saw it.
“Wow, wow, awesome, Sungho. I’ve never seen a healer before!”
“There really is a healer among the awakeners.”
“Well, shall we get ready?”
Seo Jinwoo confirmed the floor information.
[5th Floor]
– Orc Village
– Type: Subjugation
– Goal: Kill all orcs!
– Minimum admission: 3 people
– Maximum admission: 5 people
– Clear ranking: Lee Sanghyuk and 4 others
‘I have to get a unique weapon here.’
The weapon he gets this time is quite helpful in the beginning. It’s a must-have item for quick leveling in the absence of funds.
Seo Jinwoo looked at Ji Hanna and Park Sungho.
‘Destroy the evidence as soon as possible.’
He deliberately formed a party with strangers because of the minimum number of people entering. Seo Jinwoo felt the need for silence before the details spread.
‘I’m sure they’re tracking me secretly.’
No matter how much he works in the sunny place, it doesn’t cover up the dirty work he had done in the past.
He may just let him go, but Seo Jinwoo is sure he’ll be looking for a chance.
“Let’s go in.”
Oak Village was built on grassland plains.
Entering from a shallow hill, Seo Jinwoo’s party wore their equipment and prepared for battle.
[The Agent of Compassion and Sacrifice has assigned you a special mission]
[Special mission: One more time!]
– Goal: Clear the floor without direct killing
– Compensation: Unique Skills
‘Hmm?’
[The Companion of the Abyss requests the withdrawal of the mission, calling it an act of direct intervention]
[The Source of Knowledge complains that it is against the rules]
[The Medium of Death gives a curious look at the situation]
[Judging… ]
[Request rejection]
[Special mission is granted normally.]
“Yes?”
Park Sungho and Ji Hanna’s eyes were wide open.
As soon as Seo Jinwoo entered, he thought to deal with the two and clear the floor.
But his sponsor sprinkled shit before the mission even started.
A special mission is a kind of quest, and the sponsor gives an item or skill when completed.
The Companion of the Abyss, who supported Seo Jinwoo before his return, also assigned five special missions.
‘Fortunately, all five missions were to kill monsters.’
But this mission is not to kill? All the purchased items have become useless now…
Only healer skills are important to him. Especially at the Unique Class… If similar skills were unique, their effects would be incomparably different.
‘Except the lack of information about the healer position itself can create a variable.’
But obtaining unique skills is advantageous in various ways in preparing to kill Ha Jaehak.
He didn’t have to think too long to make a decision.
‘Let’s do it again.’
[The Agent of Compassion and Sacrifice sends a positive signal.]
[The One Who Rushes Like a Storm urges progress.]
‘If that’s the case, I’ll have to adjust to the variable.’
“Hey, you guys.”
“Yes? Us?”
“Yes, I don’t want to say it twice.”
‘I still have things to do today.’
“You said you’d never seen a healer? I think it’s an honor….” Seo Jinwoo glared at the two with fierce eyes and exchanged words. “Fight like crazy from now on. If you rest, there’ll be no healing.”