Chapter 22

Chapter 22

[Episode 05] Proof (2)

“Please follow.”

Shim Kang walked ahead.

Leaving the VVIP reception room and going inside the corridor that even ordinary employees seemed not to know well.

Shim Kang brought the bracelet worn on her wrist to the recognition device next to the door written [No Entry Except Related Personnel].

Beep—

Going inside, one elevator came out.

There were no buttons.

Instead, only a recognition plate the size of a palm was placed alone.

When Shim Kang placed her hand there.

[Approved.]

Zing—

The firmly closed elevator door opens.

“Please get in.”

Following Shim Kang who got on first, I went inside.

There were only a total of 4 buttons.

[1] [B1] [Open] [Close]

Pressing the 1st basement floor, soon the door closed and the elevator began to go down underground.

Woom—

Going down below.

And quite long.

‘To think such an underground space exists under the building.’

I felt like becoming a member of a secret society.

Ding—

At that moment, along with the sound announcing arrival, the door opened.

The place arrived was a rough cave-shaped passage.

If not for the cylindrical metal pipes and LED bulbs continuing along the wall, an environment rough enough to have the illusion of having entered the dungeon.

‘From the 11th Floor and above it was exactly this feeling.’

Perhaps the things called dungeons are facilities made somewhere underground?

It was then.

One large iron door was embedded inside the cave wall.

Shim Kang stood in front of the authenticator, a sound of the camera moving came, and soon the firmly closed iron door opened.

Clank—

Inside the iron door, a considerably wide space appeared, and a total of 8 container boxes were sealed with locks.

Among them, unlocked the lock of the third container box and opened the door.

The center of the container box.

One item stored there.

[Winged Shoes] -Item Grade: 「Unique」 -Effect: Physical Defense +20 / Magic Defense + / Agility +5 / Movement Speed +20% / Jump Power +200%

A full Unique-grade item.

I asked.

“Are there all [Unique] grade items in the remaining container boxes as well?” “No. Currently the only [Unique] grade item that can be issued is this. The rest have already been issued or... lost.” “······.”

The reason for losing was obvious.

The four who died on the 50th Floor must have been holding them.

The issued ones would be being used by other surviving [Unique] grade Explorers.

“Rather, it is amazing. Leaving such good equipment like this. Are everyone wearing better shoes?” “It is not that. However, this is an item I was using...” “Yes? Then why...?” “...Because [Rare] grade is also sufficient for the dungeon I am currently going in and out of.” “······.”

A short awkward silence flowed.

“Please try equipping it.”

Like all items, the moment of trying to equip, it changed to a size that fit my body perfectly.

As soon as equipping the shoes, I could feel the effect of the options.

‘It seems the body has become enormously light?’

Jump Power +200%.

This effect seemed to apply not only when jumping with determination but also at every moment the feet touch the ground.

To the extent of having the illusion that the body has become much lighter even while walking as usual.

“It is good. Certainly Unique-grade items are different.”

“If equipping together with the item set I gave previously, you should be able to withstand ordinary rifle bullets.” “Yes?”

Becoming able to withstand rifle bullets with the bare body?

“Of course, if hitting vital points like the eyes, or specially modified bullets, it is a bit different. Generally if hitting the arms or legs, the bullet bounces off.” “Did you even experiment?” “Yes.”

Just in time I was wearing that item set.

I also brought the [Wand] in preparation for any contingency.

‘Because I don’t know what might happen.’

After experiencing the sudden monster appearance at the funeral hall, even when going to the convenience store in front of the house, I tended to move wearing the full set.

In reality, except when sleeping, always wearing it.

It was more amazing that these which are not even iron armor can make bullets bounce off.

‘Even if something like a traffic accident happens, it would be safe?’

One more reason to wear items and go around increased.

“It is the reason rich people who are not even Explorers look for items. So all items with physical defense options attached have a premium.”

Well.

If just equipping the armor set well, one wouldn’t die from ordinary matters.

From the position of rich people, they would want to buy items even if giving tens of billions.

Because there is no fool who spares money on the value of life.

‘I understand the reason why among Tutorial weapons only the [Wand] is particularly cheap.’

Thinking that ordinary people who are not Explorers also purchase items, the [Wand] is in reality not even a weapon.

For ordinary people who cannot use skills, it is no different from a kind of souvenir.

Compared to that, things like swords, shields or bows and arrows were things that could be used even without skills.

‘Come to think of it, I also have to dispose of the items.’

Already the closet in my room alone was insufficient so I requested help from the parents.

Fortunately one room was empty (Dad’s study) so I was in a state of stacking items using that place as a warehouse.

A situation where I have to dispose before the whole house fills with miscellaneous items.

I inquired to Shim Kang.

“Of course it is possible. I will take responsibility and dispose of all items at the highest price.” “Thank you.”

And subtly asked.

“By any chance, if a [Unique] grade weapon in the form of a crossbow comes out, how much are you thinking of buying it for?” “...Selling a [Unique] grade weapon? What kind of crazy person?” “Well, did it come out while hunting? Or came out from a box.” “[Unique] grade weapons are items that can only be obtained in the Tutorial of the [Unique] grade dungeon. They cannot be obtained from monsters or boxes.” “Ah······ Is that so?”

“Yes. It is not for nothing that [Unique] grade Explorers continue to use the weapon obtained during the Tutorial. Better weapons cannot be obtained.”

Wow.

Almost caused a big problem.

If selling for nothing, I would have incurred unnecessary misunderstandings.

‘I naturally thought it dropped.’

Doesn’t the Normal-grade weapon [Wand] drop whenever one is about to forget?

I thought [Unique] grade weapons would be similar.

“Moreover, [Unique] grade weapons disappear when their owner dies. So there cannot be cases of [Unique] grade weapons coming out for auction or such.” “I see.” “Still, if it comes out... you said crossbow?” “Yes, well...”

Shim Kang briefly bit her nails and considered, then soon opened her mouth.

“Everything.” “······?” “I will buy it even if giving everything I have. If told to bark like a dog I will bark, if told to lick the feet I will lick. Because if it is a crossbow, most of the skills I possess can also be used, so I will be able to recover part of the former force.”

“I, I see.”

If told not to think of a pink elephant, does it rather float up more strongly?

Momentarily the scene of Shim Kang licking my feet floated up and I stepped back.

“Why are you like that?” “It is nothing. Let’s go up quickly. Suddenly I want to go home.” “I will escort you to the house.”

The moment of going up to the ground riding the elevator again.

Ring!

The settlement money came in.

[30,221,076,321 won]

Salvation Points settlement money of 20 billion paid at 200,000 won per 1 point.

And contract money of 10 billion.

A total of 30 billion won was deposited into the bankbook.

***

[Breaking news. The Explorer Management Bureau just publicized the performance of the new [Unique] grade Explorer. The corresponding Explorer was confirmed to have settled about 100,000 points in only 2 weeks after Awakening. This is a figure greatly exceeding the average performance of existing Unique-grade Explorers, overwhelming even among [Unique] grade...]

The Republic of Korea was overturned once more.

That much, the content announced by the Explorer Management Bureau was enormous.

To the extent that media around the world successively reported on the new [Unique] grade that appeared in the Republic of Korea.

In some places, they dismissed it saying the government publicized ‘manipulated’ information to reassure the citizens.

That much, it was a hard-to-believe matter.

However, major countries that had planted spies deep into the Korean government were different.

“Is that true?” “Yes. Circumstantially it seems somewhat true. At least on that side they seem to sincerely believe it.”

The US was like that, and.

“How is the matter of absorbing Korea’s high-ranking Explorers progressing?” “People who can come over are all sorted. Now it will be irreversible on that side as well.” “Hard to believe but we cannot deny the one-in-a-million possibility. In that country, irregulars have appeared every time.”

Japan was also the same, and.

“100,000 in 2 weeks?” “Yes, Your Excellency.” “Is it reliable information?” “It seems we have to confirm directly.”

China as well.

“It doesn’t even make me laugh.” “But the atmosphere on that side is not ordinary.” “Yes? Then go and confirm.”

Russia was also the same.

All neighboring countries that had been bloodshot to pick the usable [Explorers] from Korea that was on the verge of collapse made the same judgment.

“If that is true, so that we can invite with the best conditions.” “Change the top priority. First confirm the facts.” “Bring by any means. Kidnapping or threats, it doesn’t matter.” “If that is true, I have to go personally.”

That they have to bring somehow.

““““It is not talent that should be in Korea.””””

***

Along with the breaking news, the entire Republic of Korea was stirred, but the place that heated up the hottest was of course the Explorer community.

[Chat: 100,000 in 2 weeks??? Is this possible?] Isn’t it a lie no matter who looks? It doesn’t even make sense. Even if Unique grade, is it possible???

┗ 100% lie. If real I cut my pepper.

┗ Common sense it is an impossible figure. Until now no Unique grade has earned like this in the early days.

┗┗ It is not impossible. Anyway after giving the strategy and raising one floor a day up to the 10th Floor, from the 11th Floor attaching all surviving Unique grades and carrying the bus, it is not impossible. Because just sweep everything on that floor. ┗┗┗ Are you an idiot. If party play, points are all N-divided, how do you fill 100,000.

[Chat: (Conspiracy theory caution) The Management Bureau inflated to suppress public opinion] Honestly the timing is too exquisite. Right after Shim Kang-ssi’s live exploded and public opinion worsened, this kind of announcement coming out right away is a bit strange, right?

┗ Seriously I think it can be. Manipulating numbers to manage public opinion is a common thing. ┗┗ Not China, our country does that? ┗┗┗ Actually statistics manipulation is easy. Like changing the unemployment rate standard and announcing lowered figures

┗ No but the points settlement system itself is not an area an individual can manipulate, right? It is the Status Window. ┗┗ The Management Bureau would have manipulated on paper. It is not like we confirmed that person’s Status Window either. Anyway there is no way for us to verify.

┗ Stop the conspiracy theory a bit... In this situation, not even being grateful that one good news came out ┗┗ Believing only the information you want to believe like that, sink together with Korea. I will prepare for immigration diligently without being fooled by such things.

[Chat: Guys. But just in case, if it is true?] What happens then? Is there a possibility of our country recovering?

┗ There definitely is. 100,000 in 2 weeks right after Awakening is an unprecedented record in history. The important thing is that it is only the beginning. Probably earned by solo play, and the probability of earning much more points as the floor rises in the future is high. ┗┗ I bought national bonds believing this. ┗┗ Me too. I believe. Anyway if it is a lie we all die together. ┗┗ Let’s go~~ ┗┗ Young ┗┗ Cha ┗┗ Young ┗┗ Cha

On this day, the entire KOSPI rebounded and hit the upper limit.

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