I’m the only magic tower owner episode 320
-Erich Fromm.
Six months passed by in an instant.
The Oracle declared Nemesis as the final and worst disaster, and the world poured all its resources into preparing for the disaster.
The largest bunker expansion project in human history was underway, and human civilization, including self-power generation facilities and underground networks, was moving from above ground to underground.
When Nemesis begins, most of humanity’s economic activities stop during that period. They had to survive with only the food and resources they had accumulated underground. Scholars also described it as humanity’s greatest winter sleep.
Of course, as the commander-in-chief of the attack force, I had a busy six months without even waking up.
Warp gates were installed throughout the world, and potions were provided free of charge to hunters. In areas with poor defense capabilities, remote-controlled golems were provided or underground bunkers were built.
It is no exaggeration to say that most of the income that Magic Tower has earned so far has been invested in this Nemesis.
In addition, the engineering project of the world’s renowned scholars, including 7th floor manager Derek Rosbash, was 99% completed.
Currently, the product is in the mass production stage, and the new horsepower diffusion network has also entered final inspection.
During these six months, I was surprised to discover that humanity’s unity is greater than I thought.
of course.
[US President, the US military will only protect its own territory and people. [Suggestion of a departure from the attack force.]
[For the Chinese government, just protecting its own territory is difficult.]
The trend of nationalism and nationalism still prevailed.
The United States was the first to pull the trigger, and China and several M10 countries also declared that they would prioritize their own defense.
This means that hunters will not be dispatched to the attack team.
The World Federation strongly criticized them, and European countries friendly to the Federation also launched a movement to participate in a global attack force.
However, if you actually look inside, the domestic public opinion of the countries participating in the attack group was not good.
[Please protect your own citizens first.]
[Are you following the alliance?]
[America is wise ㅇㅇ]
[How long are you going to keep watching the federation? I don’t know who this country is for.]
Something like that.
Everyone considers their own life to be the most precious thing in the world, and they are not willing to devote their energies to the public interest even at the expense of their own safety.
Skepticism began to prevail even within sending countries, starting with the United States.
Phil, the secretary-general of the federation, also expressed his disapproval.
‘Realistically, there is no way to sanction countries participating in the preparation for the attack.’
It’s a frustrating situation. Because we cannot wage war or impose economic sanctions ahead of Nemesis.
Since this is a matter of life and death, we cannot emotionally criticize non-participating countries.
So I told Phil.
‘Just leave it alone.’
They say they are going crazy and won’t go, so what can I do?
I have a revenge plan.
In the current situation, it is better to let people do whatever they want rather than causing trouble and making the world a mess.
Just like that, six months, humanity’s last grace period, have passed. Tomorrow is the scheduled date for Nemesis announced by Oracle.
On the way back to Mtap in the car after finishing external work, I looked down on Seoul.
Seoul, which should be full of lights even in the middle of the night, is immersed in deep darkness. The streets were as quiet as a ghost town, and all the tightly packed stores were either closed or had their shutters down.
People have been in underground bunkers and shelters for two days. It is mandatory, not a free choice.
Still, the situation has improved compared to the Cataclysm, when the entire population was concentrated in Seoul. All underground shelters across the country can be used, and the number of bunkers has increased significantly over the past six months.
In this way, Korea succeeded in forcing its entire population underground.
The length of time humanity can survive underground is theoretically 10 years, but realistically it is only about 2 years. It has enough power to sustain not only food and medical supplies, but also drainage facilities and its own electric power plant.
A night when everyone is huddled underground. Hunters like us are even busier. I passed through the control area and entered the Magic Tower.
“The extra magic stones are here!”
“Who did the stone golem repairs? Come out now!”
“Don’t block the road, get out of the way!”
Unlike the quiet outside, the inside of the Magic Tower was hectic.
Fully armed wizards were running around and shouting, and there were also people moving various equipment and potions into boxes, or people unfolding magic circle blueprints and having heated discussions.
I quietly passed through the hallway so as not to disturb the staff and took the magic circle elevator up to the 9th floor.
“Yep! Take your pick!”
“This is it!”
When I came up to my room, the atmosphere changed again.
Eunsol and Kim Sarang, fully armed, were sitting across from each other and playing a card game.
“Ah, CEO! You’re late.”
“Oppa, are you here?”
They waved their hands and said hello.
I smiled bitterly at the sight of these two people being so carefree.
“Isn’t there too much tension here?”
Kim Sarang smiled and crossed her arms.
“Oh, that’s right, CEO! They say that people who are busy until the last day lack preparation. We are fully prepared! Since we have free time, we play games like this to unwind. Right, Sol?”
“Yep!”
Well, since the entire Magic Tower is a ‘strategy team’, they do not go out immediately even when Nemesis starts.
Korea’s defense is handled by the Hunter Association, guilds including the TOP10, and management.
As they say, there is some leeway.
“It sounds like you’re fully prepared.”
At that time, the magic circle elevator behind me flashed and Jin-ra came up. She was brushing her hair away from her exhausted face.
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“Sol. I heard someone broke the stone golem supply?”
“Ahh! Who is it!”
Eunsol quickly turned on the ear microphone and contacted someone.
I passed by them and walked towards the transparent wall on the 9th floor where I could see the night view of Seoul.
I saw a city immersed in darkness.
‘I did everything I could.’
No regrets. Now I just run towards the ending I want.
“Ah, senior! The countdown begins!”
Jin Jin-ra ran next to me and said. At those words, Kim Sarang and Eunsol also adhered to the transparent wall and their eyes lit up.
Jin Jin-ra looked at the clock and counted her fingers.
“Now, 5!”
Eunsol, who was answering the phone, raised her arm.
“4!”
Then everyone shouted loudly.
“3! 2! 1!”
“Welcome to the end times!”
“Wow!”
… Everyone is excited, excited.
Did I become mentally overloaded with pressure and go crazy?
Still, I think it’s better than worrying about when I’m going to die.
“But nothing happens?”
Jin Jin-ra blinked and muttered. I shrugged.
“Of course you idiot. Disaster doesn’t happen based on Korean time.”
“You’re so stupid!”
I sat down in the chair and leaned back comfortably.
“Everyone, get some sleep. Probably the day after tomorrow…”
“Uh, what is that?”
“It’s coming down!”
I jumped up and ran over again, pressing my face against the transparent wall like them.
Something is coming down through the dark night sky.
─────Cow!
It sounded like a bomb had dropped in the distance. I can see something towering through the thick dust.
It was a huge tower.
‘It has begun!’
I further expanded the scope of Daeva’s eyes. The location is roughly in Seongbuk-gu. Monsters can be seen pouring out of the tower.
“……It’s big.”
“Isn’t that bigger than the Magic Tower?”
I raised my head and looked up at the sky. Countless traces were being drawn in the black night sky.
Nemesis’ first face, ‘Tower of Judgment’, has begun.
* * *
According to the records of the Great Library, the ‘Tower of Judgment’ is just a passing process.
Nemesis has not even appeared on Earth yet. According to the records in the Great Library, Nemesis tends to appear 5 to 6 days after the Tower of Judgment begins.
This Tower of Judgment has many similarities to the Magic Tower. It is an indestructible object and a nine-story structure. The weakest monsters live on the first floor, and the strongest monsters live on the ninth floor.
There is a boss monster on each floor, and if you eliminate this boss monster, you can go up to the next floor.
If you defeat the monsters on the last 9th floor, the Tower of Judgment will be completely destroyed.
According to the federation’s report, the number of towers that have currently fallen across the Earth is approximately 60.
Korea fell by one in Seoul. There are countries where no towers fell at all, and in the case of China, which has a large population, four towers fell.
Association President Hong Yeon responded quickly.
A thick defensive line was formed around the tower that fell in Seoul, and the monsters flowing out were blocked at the source.
It wasn’t hard work.
The exit for monsters was limited to the first floor, and the overall level was only about ranks 1 to 4. To Korean hunters who experienced Red Gate, this was nothing.
However, the fact that should not be overlooked is that this Nemesis is a long-term game.
Everyone knows that if you eliminate the boss monster on the 9th floor, you can clear the Tower of Judgment.
But according to Erendel’s records, it is not easy.
You can climb all the way up to the 5th floor, but the difficulty jumps exponentially from the 6th floor, where you reach rank 6.
And above all, the results are poor compared to the effort put in.
The best thing to do is to block the area around the tower and preserve power.
The Tower of Judgment is falling now and will continue to fall. The correct answer is not to waste your power, but to hold out and go all-in on the raid when Nemesis appears.
however.
[USA announces strategy for targeting 3 towers.]
[U.S. Secretary of Defense, “Eliminate malicious dungeons as a top priority for public safety”]
The United States and several other countries, which had declared their withdrawal from the attack group from the beginning, began to attack the tower.
They had no intention of sending troops to the attack force, so there was no need to conserve power, and they introduced a policy that best responded to the support of the people.
Phil, the secretary-general of the federation, immediately sent a recommendation to stop, but it was resolute. They no longer listened to the Federation.
[American famous Hunter Hines. Defeat the 5th floor of Portland Tower in 7 hours! It couldn’t be any smoother.]
[Starting to attack Seattle and Pittsburgh Towers as well.]
[US Secretary of Defense, satisfied with “America is safer than any other country in the world”]
‘… … ‘What on earth are these bastards up to?’
It’s just absurd to me.
It’s good to do something for your own people, but isn’t this kind of media play a bit wrong?
This is making fools of the countries that promised to make sacrifices and send troops to the attack force.
The content of the American interview is being spread all over the world, and the public is screaming that the power they would have sent to the attack team should be used to attack the tower.
The world’s most powerful country is failing to think about its own position and is going astray.
If this is still a move to keep the Federation and Europe in check after Nemesis… … All I can think of is that my head is really full of water.
[In response to blatant criticism from countries around the world, the U.S. Secretary of Defense stated his position: “The United States will prioritize the protection of its citizens. Once the safety of its citizens is secured, it will consider dispatching troops.”]
First of all, we must keep in mind the possibility that Mine is involved in the highest levels of the United States.
Domestic public opinion is quiet so far and is criticizing the US for being selfish, but there are also many opinions that we should follow the US and focus on protecting our own country.
I sighed heavily and looked at Ea.
“Did I tell you? Plan B, ‘Nuclear Missile Threat Operation’ should have been saved.”
Ea shook her head.
“No matter how much you think about it, that’s not true.”
“……grunt.”
Yes, I had to endure it.
This is a battle of patience.
All I can do right now is maintain my best condition until the critical moment. That’s it.
“Talk to Phil and once again emphasize that the alliance sending countries should not be swayed and focus on defending around the tower. Of course, attacking the tower is absolutely prohibited.”
“All right.”
The final disaster has only just begun.
Just wait a little longer.
My turn is coming soon.
fantasy,
