Episode 656. The End of War and Daily Life (1)
Bam… .
The mask rolled off.
There was a very familiar face inside.
Right in front of your own face.
[You have achieved the impossible achievement ‘Defeat your past self’!]
[The final reward for the first person to conquer the tower will be settled!]
[… … .]
Status windows kept appearing one after another, but I still couldn’t see them properly.
Confusing.
My head feels like it’s going to explode.
Naturally, I thought that the being called that man was my data from the past 50 floors. There was so much evidence that I could infer from.
But, that man’s data isn’t his past self. The person lying before my eyes right now is his data from when he conquered the 50th floor.
The Man: I, who conquered the 50th floor of the Tower of Trials in the past.
Unknown: A clone of myself from the past.
… … is the moment when the assumption becomes a piece of waste paper.
then….
What on earth is the identity of this so-called man?
A third party that I don’t know? He knows too much about this tower to be a player. It doesn’t make sense to call him a resident either.
At least, unless you’ve been to the top of the tower, you wouldn’t be able to explain the man’s actions up until now.
“This is really dizzying.”
Jinhyuk let out a laugh without realizing it.
It felt like all my calculations up until now were completely falling apart, but I didn’t have the luxury of thinking complicated thoughts right now.
The long fight is over and the enemy leader has fallen.
From now on, we must focus on minimizing the damage to our allies and driving out the remaining enemy forces.
And the beginning is….
Let’s start by announcing the death of Unknown.
[Player Kang Jin-hyeok uses a large loudspeaker!]
[The current screen is broadcasted externally.]
“My name is Kang Jin-hyeok. I am the leader of Goinmul Corporation.”
Jinhyuk opened his mouth to everyone.
⁕ ⁕ ⁕
End of war.
The operators and primordial beings who lost their center of gravity had no choice but to retreat.
The three knights of the Revelation and the Shade Reaper were defeated by the Thousand Stars. The Thousand Stars also had to return to where they came from without achieving their goal.
The major battles are over and the war is finally over.
And now.
At the top of Olympus, Jinhyuk and Cronus were having a private conversation.
“Partial regression….”
The ancient god who governed time stroked his chin.
Certainly, it is not impossible to turn back some time and space if you use the pocket watch you own.
However, what Jinhyuk is asking for now is not simply to turn back a short amount of time, but to turn back about a week. And he wants to do it over an incredibly large space.
“Too many people died.”
A world devastated by the Covenant and the Primordial Beings. It would not be an exaggeration to say that over 90% of the population of over 7 billion people have disappeared.
Since most of the remaining humans have lost their humanity or are seriously injured, it can be said that humanity has entered a post-apocalyptic world.
“I understand, but it is impossible for me. Perhaps no god can give you what you want.”
“I know, so I’d like to help you out a little bit.”
Jinhyuk took out an old gear from the subspace.
It was one of the many items I obtained by dealing with the unknown.
[Special item ‘Double Cross Line’ x 2]
Difficulty: Limited to the first conqueror of the Tower of Trials.
Content: This is a special item that has the power to distort history. When used by someone with the ability to ‘time’ or ‘memory’, it can increase their ability by 1,500%. However, this item is a one-time item, and once used, it cannot be reused.
[The Fountain of Oblivion]
Difficulty of acquisition: Unmeasurable
Content: Enables ‘mass memory manipulation’ of all players worldwide and the general public outside the tower. The duration of distorted memories depends on the level of completion of the Fountain of Oblivion. (Currently 7% completion)
actually….
I didn’t intend to use the Fountain of Oblivion at this point. I intended to use it in a more dramatic situation to gain a definite advantage.
but.
This incident completely changed my previous thinking.
[Some item settings will change due to system manipulation.]
[Player Kang Jin-hyeok and the activities of the Goinmul Corporation are included in the scope of memory manipulation. In addition, 127 detailed memory manipulations have been selected.]
[The memories of specific individuals will not be damaged.]
By using system manipulation and double cross lines, the perfection of the Fountain of Oblivion has been maximized.
Reviving humanity and rebuilding the devastated civilization… .
I will erase everyone’s memories.
The memories of everyone except for the few people he cherishes.
“Why are you doing this? If all of humanity knew that they were alive again, they would be grateful to you.”
Kronos tilted his head.
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Even though he was deceived by the false being known as Unknown, he saves people. If he does so, Jinhyuk’s value will rise beyond comparison due to gratitude and guilt.
The epic story of human salvation.
He will be revered as a hero forever.
but.
“no.”
Jinhyuk shook his head quietly.
I tried to do my best for the people, but the price I got was criticism and reprimand.
They show their ugly nature by trampling on those who were their benefactors for their own survival. Of course, there were some who were not like that, but most of them turned their backs on the old-timer corporation in the moment of crisis.
“You feel inflamed.”
“Yes. Besides, considering the fight ahead, it would be better if not many people knew me. There is a high chance that the primordial beings will once again take people hostage or use them as leverage to drag me out.”
“Well, that’s true. Those proud guys got beat up by you, so they’ll come at you with all their might, if only for the sake of their pride.”
“I am also prepared for that part.”
Now the final act is approaching.
Anyway, whether we like it or not, we have no choice but to confront them properly. There will be a lot of things to prepare for, but we have already made enough time.
“I understand. If that’s what you mean… I think it’ll be possible if the item helps.”
[Cronus activates the special relic ‘Time Clock’!]
The giant clockwork turned quickly.
Moment.
My vision became blurry, along with a strange sensation.
“Even if people forget you, I… we will remember you.”
With Cronus’ words, some of the world’s space regressed.
⁕ ⁕ ⁕
Half a year has passed since the covenant.
[The current temperature in Seoul is 24 degrees, which means it will be very sunny, but there will be some daily temperature difference…]
[A ranker from a famous overseas guild was caught drinking on Olympic-daero early yesterday morning…]
[With the 39th floor of the Tower of Trials currently underway, we expect to see meaningful results from this 5th large-scale raid.]
A series of breaking news stories streamed out from the large electronic board.
The past when humanity almost disappeared is gone, and in its place was a rather threatening apocalypse… a false truth of that kind was added.
New heroes emerged, and new guilds joined forces with the forces within the tower to increase their power.
It’s a pretty dramatic change that’s happened in a short period of time.
And now.
On the first floor of the Shilla Hotel, the Goinmul Corporation was gathered in one place.
“This world is peaceful.”
Ellis sipped her tea in an elegant dress.
“Are you getting that down your throat right now?”
Jinhyuk let out a long sigh.
I couldn’t help but feel dizzy.
Even though this is an Instagram hot spot, it was natural to stand out if you dressed like a medieval European noble.
A white dress with lots of lace, a parasol that she was suddenly carrying indoors, and even some gorgeous jewels.
Anyone who saw it would know that it wasn’t normal.
“Oh my, look at that.”
“Are you filming a drama?”
“Are you a foreign celebrity? You’re so pretty.”
People were looking this way, muttering.
“Still, it’s nice that we’re all gathered together like this. Is this the first time all the members have gathered together since the war?”
Teresa, wearing a sky blue dress, also smiled brightly.
The focus of attention was also on this side.
“Everyone was so busy. I, too, was busy preparing to return to school since I couldn’t take a break anymore.”
Cheon Yoo-seong added a word.
Now that I think about it, this guy was still a college student.
And on top of all that hard work all day, you even took that intense core class…
I had a feeling that this guy was a real monster.
“Still, thanks to you, everyone is able to live their daily lives… It’s a shame that no one knows that.”
“Well, it was my brother’s decision. I think there must be a reason for everything….”
Lee Tae-min and Yoo Yeon-hwa, sitting at the table across from them, also shrugged their shoulders.
“I hope everyone is having a good time. I’m the only one who’s screwed. Hahaha. Rent, labor, taxes, and maintenance costs are over 100 million won per month… and there are 0 new subscribers! Just yesterday, a loan shark from the building next door bought me a meal because he felt sorry for me? Does that make sense? Huh? Kyaak huh. The dirty world of capitalism.”
The Black Crow Guild virtually collapsed after Jinhyeok’s name disappeared.
Only Kim Hee-woong, the CEO who led the company, gulped down soju instead of tea.
The staff told me not to drink here, but I couldn’t help but listen.
“I’m sorry, customers, but I would appreciate it if you could lower your voice a little. It’s bothering other customers.”
“For ordinary people, just being in the same space as Jim is an honor beyond their means. Instead, tell him to be grateful that he puts up with the inconvenience and associates with lowly beings.”
“yes?”
The manager’s eyes widened.
With a look on his face like he couldn’t believe he heard correctly.
“Ha, but… Guest, there are still manners and rules within the hotel….”
“Rules? Are those the standards set by the owner of this hotel?”
Ellis’s eyebrows arched into an inverted fist.
When the manager became a dumbstruck fool, Ellis took it as a positive sign.
As the subspace opened, various treasures poured out.
“Because someone erased my memory, even Jim’s various department store vvvvvip privileges disappeared. But it doesn’t matter. Those things are nothing compared to Jim’s power.”
If the privilege is gone, just buy it.
There was no one who could deal with money in front of Ellis, who had already retrieved her report.
If the past could have caused the collapse of the nation’s inflation… .
…it has now become a disaster that could shake the world economy.
“Mr. Ellis, that’s not the way to do it. If you want to become the owner of the hotel, you have to buy a share of this hotel.”
Teresa began studying modern economics.
“What are you talking about? You foolish saintess.”
“Oh, you’re not stupid! Anyway, download the stock app on your phone and deposit money….”
“Huh. What next?”
“If you start collecting stocks by pressing the buy button like this, you can become the owner of this company.”
“Should I just buy everything piled up in this hogachang or whatever?”
“Yes, that’s it. Buy low and sell high. That’s the basic principle of stocks.”
“That’s funny. But I don’t know what it’s like to buy cheap and sell expensive. I’ll just buy everything at the highest price.”
“That’s a great idea.”
Ellis and Teresa were squealing as they were beaten to death.
You really tell me some really good things.
Jinhyuk pressed his throbbing temples.
At first glance, Ellis’ bank account balance would easily exceed tens of billions of dollars.
Now, things were about to happen that could change the KOSPI index tomorrow morning.
But right then.
“I liked it because it was a place where cultured people gathered… but now some weird people are ruining the mood. They’re talking nonsense with fake gems.”
“Yes, ma’am.”
A sharp reaction erupted from the other side.
Fantasy, Games,
